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Gisborne South vs Toolern Vale

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

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Gisborne South and Toolern Vale side by side

MeasureGisborne SouthToolern Vale
Renting
Owner occupied93.0%86.0%
Renter occupied5.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1016
Average ICSEA1042968
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population854818
Median age4644
Climate
Annual rainfall718 mm545 mm
Mean max, January25.4°C26.4°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
Gisborne South edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 968).

Gisborne 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.

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