Lower Daintree vs Diwan
Diwan scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Daintree (925) sits above Diwan (920).
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Lower Daintree and Diwan side by side
| Measure | Lower Daintree | Diwan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 920 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 83 | 169 |
| Median age | 44 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3162 mm | 3736 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 31.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Lower Daintree edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 920). Lower Daintree also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 49%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lower Daintree vs Diwan: common questions
Does Lower Daintree or Diwan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Daintree scores 925 vs 920 in Diwan. 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.
Which is more walkable, Lower Daintree or Diwan?
Diwan scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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