Goolmangar vs Blakebrook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goolmangar (997) sits above Blakebrook (979). Blakebrook skews owner-occupied (88%), Goolmangar runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Goolmangar and Blakebrook side by side
| Measure | Goolmangar | Blakebrook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 183 | 132 |
| Median age | 43 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1214 mm | 1188 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.2°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
- Goolmangar edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 979).
Goolmangar vs Blakebrook: common questions
Does Goolmangar or Blakebrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goolmangar scores 997 vs 979 in Blakebrook. 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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