Gibson vs Scaddan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gibson (923) sits above Scaddan (851). Gibson skews owner-occupied (73%), Scaddan runs more rental-dense (48% owner).
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Gibson and Scaddan side by side
| Measure | Gibson | Scaddan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $290/wk | $115/wk |
| Unit rent | $290/wk | $98/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 851 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 406 | 96 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 519 mm | 424 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.7°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
- Gibson edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 851). Gibson also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gibson vs Scaddan: common questions
Does Gibson or Scaddan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gibson scores 923 vs 851 in Scaddan. 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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