Side by sideSuburb comparison

Chapple Vale vs Gellibrand Lower.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chapple Vale (958) sits above Gellibrand Lower (935). Chapple Vale skews owner-occupied (109%), Gellibrand Lower runs more rental-dense (40% owner).

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

Chapple Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 935). Chapple Vale also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsChapple Vale vs Gellibrand Lower

Common questions

Does Chapple Vale or Gellibrand Lower have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chapple Vale scores 958 vs 935 in Gellibrand Lower. 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

Chapple Vale
Metric
Gellibrand Lower

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$195/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$438/wk
109.0%
Owner occupied
40.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
42
Population
19
56
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
958
Avg ICSEA
935

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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