Gray vs Palmerston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gray (943) sits above Palmerston (936).
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Gray and Palmerston side by side
| Measure | Gray | Palmerston |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $390,000 | – |
| Median unit | $250,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $370/wk | $370/wk |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | $315/wk |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 50.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 936 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 100 |
| Transit score | – | 10 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 3,142 | – |
| Median age | 34 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1773 mm | 1773 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).
Gray vs Palmerston: common questions
Does Gray or Palmerston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gray scores 943 vs 936 in Palmerston. 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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