Point Lookout vs Dunwich
Dunwich scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dunwich (1021) sits above Point Lookout (1017).
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Point Lookout and Dunwich side by side
| Measure | Point Lookout | Dunwich |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1017 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 785 | 737 |
| Median age | 55 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1486 mm | 1450 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.8°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
- Dunwich edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1017).
Point Lookout vs Dunwich: common questions
Does Point Lookout or Dunwich have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dunwich scores 1021 vs 1017 in Point Lookout. 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, Point Lookout or Dunwich?
Dunwich scores 10/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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