Lower Sandy Bay vs Dynnyrne
Dynnyrne scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 44/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dynnyrne (1102) sits above Lower Sandy Bay (1101).
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Lower Sandy Bay and Dynnyrne side by side
| Measure | Lower Sandy Bay | Dynnyrne |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Unit rent | $357/wk | $425/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1101 | 1102 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 44 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 100 |
| Population | – | 1,633 |
| Median age | – | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 554 mm | 772 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 22.0°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
- Dynnyrne edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1101).
Lower Sandy Bay vs Dynnyrne: common questions
Does Lower Sandy Bay or Dynnyrne have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dynnyrne scores 1102 vs 1101 in Lower Sandy Bay. 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 Sandy Bay or Dynnyrne?
Dynnyrne scores 44/100 on walkability vs 14/100. 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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