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Paradise Beach vs Dutson Downs

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paradise Beach (975) sits above Dutson Downs (973).

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Paradise Beach and Dutson Downs side by side

MeasureParadise BeachDutson Downs
Price and market
Median house$335,000–
Median unit$205,920–
Renting
Owner occupied87.0%–
Renter occupied16.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1718
Average ICSEA975973
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population172–
Median age61–
Climate
Annual rainfall555 mm550 mm
Mean max, January25.4°C25.5°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
Paradise Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 973).

Paradise Beach vs Dutson Downs: common questions

Does Paradise Beach or Dutson Downs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paradise Beach scores 975 vs 973 in Dutson Downs. 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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