Gilberton vs Joslin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gilberton (1104) sits above Joslin (1099). Joslin skews owner-occupied (79%), Gilberton runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Gilberton and Joslin side by side
| Measure | Gilberton | Joslin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $730/wk | $1100/wk |
| Unit rent | $550/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1104 | 1099 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,528 | 1,243 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 535 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.8°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
- Gilberton edges out on average school ICSEA (1104 vs 1099). Joslin also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gilberton vs Joslin: common questions
Does Gilberton or Joslin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gilberton scores 1104 vs 1099 in Joslin. 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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