Mellool vs Dilpurra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dilpurra (974) sits above Mellool (961). Dilpurra skews owner-occupied (127%), Mellool runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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Mellool and Dilpurra side by side

MeasureMelloolDilpurra
Renting
Owner occupied71.0%127.0%
Schools
Schools nearby195
Average ICSEA961974
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4329
Median age5741
Climate
Annual rainfall328 mm320 mm
Mean max, January32.9°C33.1°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
Dilpurra edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 961). Dilpurra also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Mellool vs Dilpurra: common questions

Does Mellool or Dilpurra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dilpurra scores 974 vs 961 in Mellool. 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.