Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gowrie Junction vs Torrington.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Torrington (974) sits above Gowrie Junction (972).

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

Torrington edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 972).

Common questionsGowrie Junction vs Torrington

Common questions

Does Gowrie Junction or Torrington have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Torrington scores 974 vs 972 in Gowrie Junction. 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

Gowrie Junction
Metric
Torrington

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$259/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
7.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
2,242
Population
115,218
37
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
972
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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