Chapple Vale vs Gellibrand Lower
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).
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Chapple Vale and Gellibrand Lower side by side
| Measure | Chapple Vale | Gellibrand Lower |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 109.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 935 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 42 | 19 |
| Median age | 56 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1118 mm | 1072 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.2°C | 22.6°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
- 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.
Chapple 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.
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