Ararat vs Dobie
The verdict
Ararat rates higher for transport (74 vs 0). Dobie rates higher for education (51 vs 41). Dobie is closer to the coast (126.2 km vs 131.3 km).
Scores
AraratDobie
| Ararat | Dobie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 21 |
| Transport | 74 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 51 |
| Liveability | 60 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ararat | Dobie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,500 | 33 |
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,216 | $2,833 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 84.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 3 |
Growth: Ararat Stable · Dobie Stable
Property
| Ararat | Dobie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $353K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $282K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -12.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ararat | Dobie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 459 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 318 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 847 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,212 | 18,182 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ararat | Dobie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 0 |
| Government | 5 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | Data not available |
Transport
| Ararat | Dobie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 64 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.1 km | 10.1 km |
Liveability
| Ararat | Dobie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 131.3 km | 126.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 185.6 km | 178.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 28.4 km | 37.6 km |
Population & growth
| Ararat | Dobie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,500 | 33 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,429 | 33 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,832 | 34 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.21% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Ararat or Dobie?
Ararat has the higher transport score (Ararat 74/100 vs Dobie 0/100).
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