Side by sideSuburb comparison

Charlton vs Gowrie Mountain.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charlton (977) sits above Gowrie Mountain (972).

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

Charlton edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 972).

Common questionsCharlton vs Gowrie Mountain

Common questions

Does Charlton or Gowrie Mountain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charlton scores 977 vs 972 in Gowrie Mountain. 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

Charlton
Metric
Gowrie Mountain

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$259/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$308/wk
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

8
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
115,218
Population
222
38
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
6
977
Avg ICSEA
972

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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