Gawler River vs Buchfelde
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Buchfelde (981) sits above Gawler River (975).
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Gawler River and Buchfelde side by side
| Measure | Gawler River | Buchfelde |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $695/wk | $260/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 15 |
| Population | 104 | 193 |
| Median age | 46 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 415 mm | 421 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.0°C | 31.1°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
- Buchfelde edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 975). Gawler River also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gawler River vs Buchfelde: common questions
Does Gawler River or Buchfelde have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Buchfelde scores 981 vs 975 in Gawler River. 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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