Police Point vs Dover
Dover scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Police Point (955) sits above Dover (930).
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Police Point and Dover side by side
| Measure | Police Point | Dover |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $280/wk | $295/wk |
| Unit rent | $330/wk | $295/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 930 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 76 | 923 |
| Median age | 48 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 816 mm | 893 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.7°C | 20.5°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
- Police Point edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 930).
Police Point vs Dover: common questions
Does Police Point or Dover have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Police Point scores 955 vs 930 in Dover. 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, Police Point or Dover?
Dover scores 12/100 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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