Side by sideSuburb comparison

Welsby vs Donnybrook.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Welsby (995) sits above Donnybrook (971).

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

Welsby edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 971).

Common questionsWelsby vs Donnybrook

Common questions

Does Welsby or Donnybrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Welsby scores 995 vs 971 in Donnybrook. 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

Welsby
Metric
Donnybrook

Price & Market

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

Rental

$335/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$325/wk
$285/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$276/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
20,612
Population
55,940
63
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
995
Avg ICSEA
971

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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