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Freemantle vs Gowan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gowan (965) sits above Freemantle (959). Freemantle skews owner-occupied (100%), Gowan runs more rental-dense (80% owner).

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Freemantle and Gowan side by side

MeasureFreemantleGowan
Renting
House rent$580/wk$580/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied100.0%80.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA959965
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2838
Median age4959
Climate
Annual rainfall665 mm745 mm
Mean max, January29.8°C28.4°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
Gowan edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 959). Freemantle also has a higher family-household share (200% vs 100%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Freemantle vs Gowan: common questions

Does Freemantle or Gowan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gowan scores 965 vs 959 in Freemantle. 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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