Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gillentown vs Watervale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Gillentown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gillentown (1021) sits above Watervale (987).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Gillentown edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 987).

Common questionsGillentown vs Watervale

Common questions

Does Gillentown or Watervale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gillentown scores 1021 vs 987 in Watervale. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Gillentown
Metric
Watervale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$540/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$275/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
40
Bike score
20
108
Population
338
47
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
8
1021
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).