Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cherry Gully vs Elbow Valley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elbow Valley (952) sits above Cherry Gully (951). Elbow Valley skews owner-occupied (92%), Cherry Gully runs more rental-dense (50% 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

Elbow Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 951).

Common questionsCherry Gully vs Elbow Valley

Common questions

Does Cherry Gully or Elbow Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elbow Valley scores 952 vs 951 in Cherry Gully. 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

Cherry Gully
Metric
Elbow Valley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$221/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$40/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
18
Population
127
43
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
3
951
Avg ICSEA
952

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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