Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gap Ridge vs Maitland.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Maitland (954) sits above Gap Ridge (951).

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

Maitland edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 951).

Common questionsGap Ridge vs Maitland

Common questions

Does Gap Ridge or Maitland have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Maitland scores 954 vs 951 in Gap Ridge. 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

Gap Ridge
Metric
Maitland

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$272/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
0
175
Population
12
39
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
9
951
Avg ICSEA
954

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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