Blair Athol vs Gepps Cross
Blair Athol scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blair Athol (1020) sits above Gepps Cross (1011). Gepps Cross skews owner-occupied (72%), Blair Athol runs more rental-dense (52% owner).
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Blair Athol and Gepps Cross side by side
| Measure | Blair Athol | Gepps Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,033,750 | – |
| Median unit | $240,480 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +11.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $595/wk | $652/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $321/wk |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 45.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 24 |
| Transit score | 20 | 60 |
| Bike score | 40 | 100 |
| Population | 5,274 | 648 |
| Median age | 32 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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
- Blair Athol edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1011). Gepps Cross also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Blair Athol vs Gepps Cross: common questions
Does Blair Athol or Gepps Cross have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blair Athol scores 1020 vs 1011 in Gepps Cross. 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, Blair Athol or Gepps Cross?
Blair Athol scores 28/100 on walkability vs 24/100. 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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