Gladstone vs Caltowie
Gladstone scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caltowie (1002) sits above Gladstone (998). Caltowie skews owner-occupied (92%), Gladstone runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Gladstone and Caltowie side by side
| Measure | Gladstone | Caltowie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $205/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $950/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 745 | 122 |
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 417 mm | 442 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 31.7°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
- Caltowie edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 998). Caltowie also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gladstone vs Caltowie: common questions
Does Gladstone or Caltowie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caltowie scores 1002 vs 998 in Gladstone. 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 or Caltowie?
Gladstone 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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