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Darnum vs Gainsborough

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gainsborough (993) sits above Darnum (992). Gainsborough skews owner-occupied (115%), Darnum runs more rental-dense (90% owner).

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Darnum and Gainsborough side by side

MeasureDarnumGainsborough
Renting
Owner occupied90.0%115.0%
Renter occupied6.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1314
Average ICSEA992993
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population75961
Median age4144
Climate
Annual rainfall919 mm1008 mm
Mean max, January25.9°C25.1°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
Gainsborough edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 992).

Darnum vs Gainsborough: common questions

Does Darnum or Gainsborough have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gainsborough scores 993 vs 992 in Darnum. 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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