Frances vs The Gap

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Gap (974) sits above Frances (968). The Gap skews owner-occupied (129%), Frances runs more rental-dense (59% owner).

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Frances and The Gap side by side

MeasureFrancesThe Gap
Renting
House rent$350/wk–
Unit rent$183/wk–
Owner occupied59.0%129.0%
Renter occupied17.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby67
Average ICSEA968974
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population9226
Median age3737
Climate
Annual rainfall494 mm497 mm
Mean max, January29.7°C29.2°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
The Gap edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 968).

Frances vs The Gap: common questions

Does Frances or The Gap have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Gap scores 974 vs 968 in Frances. 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.