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Dunoon vs The Channon

The verdict

The Channon is more affordable, with a median house price of $811K versus $968K in Dunoon. Dunoon is closer to the coast (25.1 km vs 29.7 km).

Scores

DunoonThe Channon
DunoonThe Channon
Overall2323
Transport00
Education5859
Liveability1616

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

Demographics

DunoonThe Channon
Population840325
Median age4248
Median household income (wk)$1,510$1,300
Bachelor degree or higher35.4%40.0%
Born in Australia74.8%79.4%
Avg household size2.62.4

Growth: Dunoon Stable · The Channon Stable

Property

DunoonThe Channon
Median house price$968K$811K
Median unit price$659KData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$600
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)20Data not available

Median price history

Safety

DunoonThe Channon
Residential safety score88
Break & enter dwelling /100k119308
Motor vehicle theft /100k2380
Domestic assault /100k238308
Total incidents /100k (all)4,8814,000

Total incidents over time

Schools

DunoonThe Channon
Total schools11
Government11
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,0321,046

See the full school list on each profile: Dunoon · The Channon

Transport

DunoonThe Channon
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)10.4 km12.0 km

Liveability

DunoonThe Channon
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)25.1 km29.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)612.7 km610.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)12.7 km10.2 km

Population & growth

DunoonThe Channon
Population (2021)840325
Estimated 2025861333
Projected 2041892345
Annual growth rate0.62%0.61%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Dunoon or The Channon?

The Channon is more affordable, with a median house price of $811K versus $968K.

Which has better schools, Dunoon or The Channon?

The Channon has a higher average school ICSEA (Dunoon 1032 vs The Channon 1046; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Dunoon or The Channon?

Dunoon and The Channon have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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