Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kalkee vs Dahlen.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dahlen edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dahlen (1025) sits above Kalkee (1007).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Dahlen edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1007).

Common questionsKalkee vs Dahlen

Common questions

Does Kalkee or Dahlen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dahlen scores 1025 vs 1007 in Kalkee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Kalkee
Metric
Dahlen

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
113.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
48
Population
4,596
42
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
2
1007
Avg ICSEA
1025

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).