Mount Dutton Bay vs Coffin Bay
Coffin Bay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Dutton Bay (982) sits above Coffin Bay (933). Mount Dutton Bay skews owner-occupied (94%), Coffin Bay runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Mount Dutton Bay and Coffin Bay side by side
| Measure | Mount Dutton Bay | Coffin Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $470/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 933 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 53 | 664 |
| Median age | 57 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 478 mm | 467 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.4°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
- Mount Dutton Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 933). Coffin Bay also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Dutton Bay vs Coffin Bay: common questions
Does Mount Dutton Bay or Coffin Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Dutton Bay scores 982 vs 933 in Coffin 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, Mount Dutton Bay or Coffin Bay?
Coffin Bay scores 10/100 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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