Gaven vs Molendinar
Gaven scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Molendinar (1043) sits above Gaven (1030). Gaven skews owner-occupied (85%), Molendinar runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Gaven and Molendinar side by side
| Measure | Gaven | Molendinar |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,020,000 |
| Median unit | – | $590,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $800/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,638 | 6,450 |
| Median age | 45 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°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
- Molendinar edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1030).
Gaven vs Molendinar: common questions
Does Gaven or Molendinar have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Molendinar scores 1043 vs 1030 in Gaven. 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.
Which is more walkable, Gaven or Molendinar?
Gaven scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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