Gainsborough vs Nilma
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nilma (997) sits above Gainsborough (993). Gainsborough skews owner-occupied (115%), Nilma runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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Gainsborough and Nilma side by side
| Measure | Gainsborough | Nilma |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 115.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 997 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 61 | 410 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1008 mm | 909 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°C | 25.9°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
- Nilma edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 993). Gainsborough also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gainsborough vs Nilma: common questions
Does Gainsborough or Nilma have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nilma scores 997 vs 993 in Gainsborough. 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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