Cherry Gully vs Elbow Valley
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).
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| Measure | Cherry Gully | Elbow Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 952 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 18 | 127 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 676 mm | 625 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 29.9°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
- Elbow Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 951).
Cherry 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.
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