Gilston vs Nerang
Nerang scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nerang (1044) sits above Gilston (1039). Gilston skews owner-occupied (81%), Nerang runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Gilston and Nerang side by side
| Measure | Gilston | Nerang |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $780/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1044 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 100 |
| Population | 2,669 | 17,048 |
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1309 mm | 1304 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.4°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
- Nerang edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1039). Gilston also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gilston vs Nerang: common questions
Does Gilston or Nerang have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nerang scores 1044 vs 1039 in Gilston. 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.
Which is more walkable, Gilston or Nerang?
Nerang scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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