Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lake Toolbrunup vs Dartnall.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Toolbrunup (968) sits above Dartnall (952). Dartnall skews owner-occupied (100%), Lake Toolbrunup runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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 Toolbrunup edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 952). Dartnall also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsLake Toolbrunup vs Dartnall

Common questions

Does Lake Toolbrunup or Dartnall have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Toolbrunup scores 968 vs 952 in Dartnall. 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 Toolbrunup
Metric
Dartnall

Price & Market

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

Rental

$164/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$164/wk
$75/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$139/wk
62.0%
Owner occupied
100.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
76
Population
33
34
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
968
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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