Minnivale vs Dowerin
Dowerin scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Minnivale (942) sits above Dowerin (937). Minnivale skews owner-occupied (94%), Dowerin runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Minnivale and Dowerin side by side
| Measure | Minnivale | Dowerin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $181,000 |
| Median unit | – | $106,560 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $118/wk | $163/wk |
| Unit rent | $115/wk | $170/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 40 | 436 |
| Median age | 31 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 321 mm | 339 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.8°C | 34.7°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
- Minnivale edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 937).
Minnivale vs Dowerin: common questions
Does Minnivale or Dowerin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Minnivale scores 942 vs 937 in Dowerin. 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, Minnivale or Dowerin?
Dowerin scores 26/100 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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