Gower vs Maldon
Maldon scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gower (1060) sits above Maldon (1056).
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Gower and Maldon side by side
| Measure | Gower | Maldon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $595,000 |
| Median unit | – | $205,920 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1056 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 5 | 15 |
| Population | 45 | – |
| Median age | 51 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 572 mm | 578 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
- Gower edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1056).
Gower 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.
Which is more walkable, Gower or Maldon?
Maldon scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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