Gairdner vs Needilup
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gairdner (962) sits above Needilup (955). Needilup skews owner-occupied (63%), Gairdner runs more rental-dense (46% owner).
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Gairdner and Needilup side by side
| Measure | Gairdner | Needilup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $160/wk | $135/wk |
| Unit rent | $109/wk | $50/wk |
| Owner occupied | 46.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 105 | 99 |
| Median age | 37 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 428 mm | 390 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.2°C | 28.1°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
- Gairdner edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 955). Gairdner also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gairdner vs Needilup: common questions
Does Gairdner or Needilup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gairdner scores 962 vs 955 in Needilup. 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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