Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gisborne South vs Toolern Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gisborne South (1042) sits above Toolern Vale (968).

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

Gisborne South edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 968).

Common questionsGisborne South vs Toolern Vale

Common questions

Does Gisborne South or Toolern Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gisborne South scores 1042 vs 968 in Toolern Vale. 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

Gisborne South
Metric
Toolern Vale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$421/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$321/wk
$462/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$385/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
854
Population
818
46
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
16
1042
Avg ICSEA
968

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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