Smith Brook vs Dingup
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dingup (998) sits above Smith Brook (989). Dingup skews owner-occupied (93%), Smith Brook runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Smith Brook and Dingup side by side
| Measure | Smith Brook | Dingup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $235/wk | $235/wk |
| Unit rent | $111/wk | $168/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 59 | 195 |
| Median age | 47 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 882 mm | 797 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.8°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
- Dingup edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 989).
Smith Brook vs Dingup: common questions
Does Smith Brook or Dingup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dingup scores 998 vs 989 in Smith Brook. 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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