Girgarre vs Timmering
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Timmering (953) sits above Girgarre (921). Girgarre skews owner-occupied (74%), Timmering runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Girgarre and Timmering side by side
| Measure | Girgarre | Timmering |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 921 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 563 | 90 |
| Median age | 42 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 429 mm | 430 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.4°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
- Timmering edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 921). Timmering also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Girgarre vs Timmering: common questions
Does Girgarre or Timmering have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Timmering scores 953 vs 921 in Girgarre. 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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