Gray vs Marlow Lagoon
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gray (943) sits above Marlow Lagoon (936). Marlow Lagoon skews owner-occupied (88%), Gray runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Gray and Marlow Lagoon side by side
| Measure | Gray | Marlow Lagoon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $390,000 | – |
| Median unit | $250,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $370/wk | $370/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $550/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 936 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 2 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 30 |
| Population | 3,142 | 754 |
| Median age | 34 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1773 mm | 1739 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.3°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
- Gray edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 936). Marlow Lagoon also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gray vs Marlow Lagoon: common questions
Does Gray or Marlow Lagoon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gray scores 943 vs 936 in Marlow Lagoon. 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.
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