Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gladysdale vs Powelltown.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Powelltown (997) sits above Gladysdale (989).

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

Powelltown edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 989).

Common questionsGladysdale vs Powelltown

Common questions

Does Gladysdale or Powelltown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Powelltown scores 997 vs 989 in Gladysdale. 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

Gladysdale
Metric
Powelltown

Price & Market

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

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
87.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
7.0%
Renter occupied
15.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
423
Population
214
48
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
13
989
Avg ICSEA
997

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).