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

MeasureEllesmereGoodger
Renting
Owner occupied89.0%80.0%
Renter occupied5.0%25.0%
Schools
Schools nearby172
Average ICSEA937938
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population334176
Median age5247
Climate
Annual rainfall676 mm684 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.6°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.