Fishery Falls vs Gordonvale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fishery Falls (905) sits above Gordonvale (894). Gordonvale skews owner-occupied (73%), Fishery Falls runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Fishery Falls and Gordonvale side by side
| Measure | Fishery Falls | Gordonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 905 | 894 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 205 | 6,944 |
| Median age | 50 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3677 mm | 2124 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.5°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
- Fishery Falls edges out on average school ICSEA (905 vs 894). Gordonvale also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fishery Falls vs Gordonvale: common questions
Does Fishery Falls or Gordonvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fishery Falls scores 905 vs 894 in Gordonvale. 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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