Side by sideSuburb comparison

West River vs Dunn Rock.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dunn Rock (986) sits above West River (978).

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

Dunn Rock edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 978).

Common questionsWest River vs Dunn Rock

Common questions

Does West River or Dunn Rock have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dunn Rock scores 986 vs 978 in West River. 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

West River
Metric
Dunn Rock

Price & Market

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

Rental

$210/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$179/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
48.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
71
Population
11
41
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

1
Schools nearby
1
978
Avg ICSEA
986

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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