Pirrinuan vs Dalby
Dalby scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dalby (966) sits above Pirrinuan (954). Pirrinuan skews owner-occupied (77%), Dalby runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Pirrinuan and Dalby side by side
| Measure | Pirrinuan | Dalby |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $520/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Population | 221 | 12,758 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 560 mm | 567 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.7°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
- Dalby edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 954). Pirrinuan also has a higher family-household share (87% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Pirrinuan vs Dalby: common questions
Does Pirrinuan or Dalby have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dalby scores 966 vs 954 in Pirrinuan. 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, Pirrinuan or Dalby?
Dalby scores 18/100 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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