Whinstanes vs Doomben
Doomben scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Doomben (1112) sits above Whinstanes (1103).
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Whinstanes and Doomben side by side
| Measure | Whinstanes | Doomben |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1103 | 1112 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 978 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 30.0°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
- Doomben edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1103).
Whinstanes vs Doomben: common questions
Does Whinstanes or Doomben have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Doomben scores 1112 vs 1103 in Whinstanes. 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.
Which is more walkable, Whinstanes or Doomben?
Doomben scores 14/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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