Side by sideSuburb comparison

Upper Orara vs Dairyville.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Orara (981) sits above Dairyville (948).

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

Upper Orara edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 948).

Common questionsUpper Orara vs Dairyville

Common questions

Does Upper Orara or Dairyville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Orara scores 981 vs 948 in Dairyville. 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

Upper Orara
Metric
Dairyville

Price & Market

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

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
76.0%
Owner occupied
19.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
863
Population
47,335
45
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
7
981
Avg ICSEA
948

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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