Ellesmere vs Goodger
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goodger (938) sits above Ellesmere (937).
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Ellesmere and Goodger side by side
| Measure | Ellesmere | Goodger |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 938 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 334 | 176 |
| Median age | 52 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 676 mm | 684 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.6°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
- Goodger edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 937). Goodger also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ellesmere vs Goodger: common questions
Does Ellesmere or Goodger have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goodger scores 938 vs 937 in Ellesmere. 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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