Gordon vs Tharwa
Gordon scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gordon (1032) sits above Tharwa (1022). Gordon skews owner-occupied (78%), Tharwa runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
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Gordon and Tharwa side by side
| Measure | Gordon | Tharwa |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $410/wk | $187/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $187/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1022 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 2 |
| Transit score | 100 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 0 |
| Population | 7,892 | 82 |
| Median age | 38 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 638 mm | 677 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.7°C | 28.6°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
- Gordon edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1022). Gordon also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gordon vs Tharwa: common questions
Does Gordon or Tharwa have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gordon scores 1032 vs 1022 in Tharwa. 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, Gordon or Tharwa?
Gordon scores 22/100 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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