Altona vs Gomersal
Altona scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gomersal (1022) sits above Altona (1011). Altona skews owner-occupied (88%), Gomersal runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Altona and Gomersal side by side
| Measure | Altona | Gomersal |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 78.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1011 | 1022 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 114 | 60 |
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 542 mm | 498 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Gomersal edges out on average school ICSEA (1022 vs 1011). Gomersal also has a higher family-household share (106% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Altona vs Gomersal: common questions
Does Altona or Gomersal have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gomersal scores 1022 vs 1011 in Altona. 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.
Which is more walkable, Altona or Gomersal?
Altona scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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