Diggers Rest vs Gisborne South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gisborne South (1042) sits above Diggers Rest (1022). Gisborne South skews owner-occupied (93%), Diggers Rest runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Diggers Rest and Gisborne South side by side
| Measure | Diggers Rest | Gisborne South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $675,000 | – |
| Median unit | $285,120 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1022 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 5,669 | 854 |
| Median age | 33 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 544 mm | 718 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 25.4°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
- Gisborne South edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1022).
Diggers Rest vs Gisborne South: common questions
Does Diggers Rest or Gisborne South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gisborne South scores 1042 vs 1022 in Diggers Rest. 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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