Gemini Mountains vs Retro
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gemini Mountains (959) sits above Retro (942). Gemini Mountains skews owner-occupied (94%), Retro runs more rental-dense (38% owner).
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| Measure | Gemini Mountains | Retro |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 959 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 65 | 54 |
| Median age | 43 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 541 mm | 514 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.9°C | 34.3°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
- Gemini Mountains edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 942). Retro also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gemini Mountains vs Retro: common questions
Does Gemini Mountains or Retro have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gemini Mountains scores 959 vs 942 in Retro. 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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