Granton vs Gagebrook
Granton scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Granton (904) sits above Gagebrook (897). Granton skews owner-occupied (91%), Gagebrook runs more rental-dense (22% owner).
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Granton and Gagebrook side by side
| Measure | Granton | Gagebrook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $270/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $330/wk | $240/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 22.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 74.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | 897 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 80 | 35 |
| Population | 1,903 | 1,572 |
| Median age | 40 | 27 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 486 mm | 486 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 23.9°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
- Granton edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 897). Granton also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Granton vs Gagebrook: common questions
Does Granton or Gagebrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Granton scores 904 vs 897 in Gagebrook. 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, Granton or Gagebrook?
Granton scores 2/100 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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