Gowrie vs Richardson
Richardson scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gowrie (1043) sits above Richardson (1034). Gowrie skews owner-occupied (83%), Richardson runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Gowrie and Richardson side by side
| Measure | Gowrie | Richardson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $805,000 |
| Median unit | – | $316,800 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $462/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $391/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1034 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 18 |
| Transit score | 90 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,140 | 3,058 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 648 mm | 638 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.7°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
- Gowrie edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1034).
Gowrie vs Richardson: common questions
Does Gowrie or Richardson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gowrie scores 1043 vs 1034 in Richardson. 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, Gowrie or Richardson?
Richardson scores 18/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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