Chatham Valley vs Gingkin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gingkin (998) sits above Chatham Valley (946).
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Chatham Valley and Gingkin side by side
| Measure | Chatham Valley | Gingkin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 79.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 946 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 69 | 62 |
| Median age | 51 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 835 mm | 932 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.5°C | 24.2°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
- Gingkin edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 946). Chatham Valley also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chatham Valley vs Gingkin: common questions
Does Chatham Valley or Gingkin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gingkin scores 998 vs 946 in Chatham Valley. 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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