Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gower vs Muckleford.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Muckleford (1066) sits above Gower (1060).

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

Muckleford edges out on average school ICSEA (1066 vs 1060). Gower also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsGower vs Muckleford

Common questions

Does Gower or Muckleford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Muckleford scores 1066 vs 1060 in Gower. 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
Muckleford

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$330/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
45
Population
426
51
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
9
1060
Avg ICSEA
1066

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).