Grass Patch vs Salmon Gums
Salmon Gums scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Grass Patch (1024) sits above Salmon Gums (1023).
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Grass Patch and Salmon Gums side by side
| Measure | Grass Patch | Salmon Gums |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $140/wk | $104/wk |
| Unit rent | $140/wk | $104/wk |
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 113 | 146 |
| Median age | 42 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 361 mm | 346 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 30.7°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
- Grass Patch edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1023).
Grass Patch vs Salmon Gums: common questions
Does Grass Patch or Salmon Gums have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Grass Patch scores 1024 vs 1023 in Salmon Gums. 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, Grass Patch or Salmon Gums?
Salmon Gums scores 8/100 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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