Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gosforth vs Windermere.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Windermere (959) sits above Gosforth (954).

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

Windermere edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 954).

Common questionsGosforth vs Windermere

Common questions

Does Gosforth or Windermere have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Windermere scores 959 vs 954 in Gosforth. 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

Gosforth
Metric
Windermere

Price & Market

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

Rental

$373/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$427/wk
$225/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$410/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
69.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
38.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
10
82
Population
64
51
Median age
26

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
10
954
Avg ICSEA
959

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).