Mount Dandenong vs Sassafras Gully
Sassafras Gully scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sassafras Gully (1060) sits above Mount Dandenong (1032).
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Mount Dandenong and Sassafras Gully side by side
| Measure | Mount Dandenong | Sassafras Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,100,000 | – |
| Median unit | $343,440 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1060 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 1,271 | – |
| Median age | 45 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1124 mm | 1124 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.3°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
- Sassafras Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1032).
Mount Dandenong vs Sassafras Gully: common questions
Does Mount Dandenong or Sassafras Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sassafras Gully scores 1060 vs 1032 in Mount Dandenong. 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, Mount Dandenong or Sassafras Gully?
Sassafras Gully scores 40/100 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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