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Aldavilla vs Dondingalong

The verdict

Aldavilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $691K in Dondingalong. Dondingalong rates higher for education (13 vs 8). On the separate residential safety score, Dondingalong rates higher (87 vs 75/100 in Aldavilla).

Scores

AldavillaDondingalong
AldavillaDondingalong
Overall1012
Transport00
Education813
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

AldavillaDondingalong
Population1,443712
Median age3651
Median household income (wk)$1,222$1,164
Bachelor degree or higher4.8%16.5%
Born in Australia84.4%81.9%
Avg household size2.52.5

Growth: Aldavilla Stable · Dondingalong Stable

Property

AldavillaDondingalong
Median house price$581K$691K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$500$500
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)2129

Median price history

Safety

AldavillaDondingalong
Residential safety score7587
Break & enter dwelling /100k277140
Motor vehicle theft /100k208140
Domestic assault /100k139140
Total incidents /100k (all)2,0793,511

Total incidents over time

Schools

AldavillaDondingalong
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Aldavilla · Dondingalong

Transport

AldavillaDondingalong
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.7 km11.1 km

Liveability

AldavillaDondingalong
Summer max temp27.0°C27.0°C
Winter max temp19.0°C19.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)22.9 km22.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)343.7 km336.3 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)5.6 km10.9 km

Population & growth

AldavillaDondingalong
Population (2021)1,443712
Estimated 20251,485726
Projected 20411,510723
Annual growth rate0.72%0.49%

Common questions

Which is safer, Aldavilla or Dondingalong?

Dondingalong has the higher residential safety score (Aldavilla 75/100 vs Dondingalong 87/100).

Which is more affordable, Aldavilla or Dondingalong?

Aldavilla is more affordable, with a median house price of $581K versus $691K.

Which has better public transport, Aldavilla or Dondingalong?

Aldavilla and Dondingalong have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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