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Gower vs Welshmans Reef

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Welshmans Reef (1062) sits above Gower (1060).

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Gower and Welshmans Reef side by side

MeasureGowerWelshmans Reef
Renting
Owner occupied94.0%91.0%
Renter occupied–5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby311
Average ICSEA10601062
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score50
Population45210
Median age5157
Climate
Annual rainfall572 mm534 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C29.0°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
Welshmans Reef edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1060). Gower also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Gower vs Welshmans Reef: common questions

Does Gower or Welshmans Reef have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Welshmans Reef scores 1062 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.

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