Driver vs Gray
Gray (median $390,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Driver ($457,500).
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Driver and Gray side by side
| Measure | Driver | Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $457,500 | $390,000 |
| Median unit | $253,000 | $250,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $370/wk | $370/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 51.0% | 47.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 936 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 2,747 | 3,142 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1739 mm | 1773 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gray (943) sits above Driver (936).
- For buyers
- Gray is the lower entry point at $390,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gray offers the higher gross rental yield (4.93% vs 4.21%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Gray edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 936). Driver also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Driver vs Gray: common questions
Is Driver or Gray cheaper to buy in?
Gray has the lower median house price at $390,000, roughly 15% below Driver ($457,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Driver or Gray have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gray scores 943 vs 936 in Driver. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Driver or Gray?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.93% in Gray vs 4.21% in Driver. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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