Beenak vs Gembrook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gembrook (1029) sits above Beenak (1017). Gembrook skews owner-occupied (84%), Beenak runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
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Beenak and Gembrook side by side
| Measure | Beenak | Gembrook |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $704,300 |
| Median unit | – | $302,400 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1017 | 1029 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 17 | 2,559 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1191 mm | 1139 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.4°C | 25.3°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
- Gembrook edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1017). Gembrook also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Beenak vs Gembrook: common questions
Does Beenak or Gembrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gembrook scores 1029 vs 1017 in Beenak. 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.
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