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Dunolly vs McDougalls Hill

The verdict

Dunolly is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $904K in McDougalls Hill. Dunolly rates higher for transport (57 vs 41). Dunolly is closer to the coast (69.4 km vs 71.7 km).

Scores

DunollyMcDougalls Hill
DunollyMcDougalls Hill
Overall5039
Transport5741
Education2221
Liveability6853

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

Demographics

DunollyMcDougalls Hill
Population136131
Median age4249
Median household income (wk)$933$1,593
Bachelor degree or higher5.7%4.8%
Born in Australia81.6%82.4%
Avg household size2.12.2

Growth: Dunolly Stable · McDougalls Hill Stable

Property

DunollyMcDougalls Hill
Median house price$643K$904K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$645$645
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

DunollyMcDougalls Hill
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k0763
Motor vehicle theft /100k7350
Domestic assault /100k2,206763
Total incidents /100k (all)16,1779,924

Total incidents over time

Schools

DunollyMcDougalls Hill
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Dunolly · McDougalls Hill

Transport

DunollyMcDougalls Hill
Transport score5741
Train stations00
Bus stops32
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)1.9 km3.4 km

Liveability

DunollyMcDougalls Hill
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks10
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)69.4 km71.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)146.6 km147.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.1 km4.4 km

Population & growth

DunollyMcDougalls Hill
Population (2021)136131
Estimated 2025138133
Projected 2041146141
Annual growth rate0.37%0.38%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Dunolly or McDougalls Hill?

Dunolly is more affordable, with a median house price of $643K versus $904K.

Which has better public transport, Dunolly or McDougalls Hill?

Dunolly has the higher transport score (Dunolly 57/100 vs McDougalls Hill 41/100).

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Data sources

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