Nerrena vs Dumbalk
Dumbalk scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nerrena (1018) sits above Dumbalk (1010).
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Nerrena and Dumbalk side by side
| Measure | Nerrena | Dumbalk |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1018 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 238 | 455 |
| Median age | 46 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 925 mm | 975 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.7°C | 24.6°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
- Nerrena edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1010). Nerrena also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nerrena vs Dumbalk: common questions
Does Nerrena or Dumbalk have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nerrena scores 1018 vs 1010 in Dumbalk. 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, Nerrena or Dumbalk?
Dumbalk scores 4/100 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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