Side by sideSuburb comparison

Tickera vs Dowling.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Dowling edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dowling (946) sits above Tickera (939).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Dowling edges out on average school ICSEA (946 vs 939).

Common questionsTickera vs Dowling

Common questions

Does Tickera or Dowling have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dowling scores 946 vs 939 in Tickera. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Tickera
Metric
Dowling

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$190/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$190/wk
$155/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$162/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
194
Population
518
62
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
9
939
Avg ICSEA
946

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).