Side by sideSuburb comparison

Advancetown vs Gilston.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Gilston edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gilston (1039) sits above Advancetown (1038).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Gilston edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1038). Gilston also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 70%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsAdvancetown vs Gilston

Common questions

Does Advancetown or Gilston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gilston scores 1039 vs 1038 in Advancetown. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Advancetown
Metric
Gilston

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$430/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$205/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$540/wk
77.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
35
528
Population
2,669
46
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
20
1038
Avg ICSEA
1039

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).