Side by sideSuburb comparison

Garah vs Ashley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashley (855) sits above Garah (852). Ashley skews owner-occupied (77%), Garah runs more rental-dense (60% owner).

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

Ashley edges out on average school ICSEA (855 vs 852).

Common questionsGarah vs Ashley

Common questions

Does Garah or Ashley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashley scores 855 vs 852 in Garah. 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

Garah
Metric
Ashley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$173/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
60.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
19.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
291
Population
351
44
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
6
852
Avg ICSEA
855

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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