Nippering vs Dongolocking
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dongolocking (1010) sits above Nippering (984). Nippering skews owner-occupied (160%), Dongolocking runs more rental-dense (88% owner).
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Nippering and Dongolocking side by side
| Measure | Nippering | Dongolocking |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $150/wk | $180/wk |
| Unit rent | $128/wk | $153/wk |
| Owner occupied | 160.0% | 88.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 21 | 53 |
| Median age | 42 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 360 mm | 358 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
- Dongolocking edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 984). Nippering also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nippering vs Dongolocking: common questions
Does Nippering or Dongolocking have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dongolocking scores 1010 vs 984 in Nippering. 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.
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