Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gadgarra vs Lake Eacham.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lake Eacham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lake Eacham (1007) sits above Gadgarra (979).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Lake Eacham edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 979).

Common questionsGadgarra vs Lake Eacham

Common questions

Does Gadgarra or Lake Eacham have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lake Eacham scores 1007 vs 979 in Gadgarra. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Gadgarra
Metric
Lake Eacham

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$288/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$288/wk
$245/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
80.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
1,901
Population
459
53
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
3
979
Avg ICSEA
1007

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).