Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gowrie Mountain vs Kingsthorpe.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gowrie Mountain (972) sits above Kingsthorpe (967).

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

Gowrie Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 967).

Common questionsGowrie Mountain vs Kingsthorpe

Common questions

Does Gowrie Mountain or Kingsthorpe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gowrie Mountain scores 972 vs 967 in Kingsthorpe. 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 Mountain
Metric
Kingsthorpe

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$308/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$310/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
2
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
222
Population
2,159
49
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
20
972
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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