Gillentown vs Watervale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gillentown (1021) sits above Watervale (987).
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Gillentown and Watervale side by side
| Measure | Gillentown | Watervale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $275/wk |
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 20 |
| Population | 108 | 338 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 591 mm | 610 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.7°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
- Gillentown edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 987).
Gillentown 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.
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