Cavan vs Gepps Cross
Gepps Cross scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gepps Cross (1011) sits above Cavan (992). Gepps Cross skews owner-occupied (72%), Cavan runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Cavan and Gepps Cross side by side
| Measure | Cavan | Gepps Cross |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $652/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $321/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 992 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 60 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 32 | 648 |
| Median age | 17 | 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
- Gepps Cross edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 992). Gepps Cross also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Cavan vs Gepps Cross: common questions
Does Cavan or Gepps Cross have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gepps Cross scores 1011 vs 992 in Cavan. 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, Cavan or Gepps Cross?
Gepps Cross scores 24/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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