Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Burrendong vs Dripstone.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Burrendong (840) sits above Dripstone (825).

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

Lake Burrendong edges out on average school ICSEA (840 vs 825).

Common questionsLake Burrendong vs Dripstone

Common questions

Does Lake Burrendong or Dripstone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Burrendong scores 840 vs 825 in Dripstone. 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

Lake Burrendong
Metric
Dripstone

Price & Market

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

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$196/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
69.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
7,378
Population
68
41
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
6
840
Avg ICSEA
825

Climate

414 mm
Annual rainfall
414 mm
33.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
33.5°C

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