Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gower vs Maldon.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gower (1060) sits above Maldon (1056).

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

Gower edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1056).

Common questionsGower vs Maldon

Common questions

Does Gower or Maldon have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gower scores 1060 vs 1056 in Maldon. 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

Gower
Metric
Maldon

Price & Market

Median house
$595,000
Median unit
$205,920
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$268/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$228/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
12
Transit score
10
Bike score
15
45
Population
2,588
51
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
12
1060
Avg ICSEA
1056

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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