Gladstone Park vs Gowanbrae
Gladstone Park (median $752,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Gowanbrae ($880,000).
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Gladstone Park and Gowanbrae side by side
| Measure | Gladstone Park | Gowanbrae |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $752,000 | $880,000 |
| Median unit | $300,960 | $735,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $530/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 90 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,213 | 2,971 |
| Median age | 42 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 546 mm | 546 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
Gowanbrae scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gowanbrae (1017) sits above Gladstone Park (993).
- For buyers
- Gladstone Park is the lower entry point at $752,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Gowanbrae edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 993).
Gladstone Park vs Gowanbrae: common questions
Is Gladstone Park or Gowanbrae cheaper to buy in?
Gladstone Park has the lower median house price at $752,000, roughly 15% below Gowanbrae ($880,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gladstone Park or Gowanbrae have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gowanbrae scores 1017 vs 993 in Gladstone Park. 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, Gladstone Park or Gowanbrae?
Gowanbrae scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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