Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gulmarrad vs Shark Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gulmarrad (963) sits above Shark Creek (950). Shark Creek skews owner-occupied (125%), Gulmarrad runs more rental-dense (93% owner).

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

Gulmarrad edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 950).

Common questionsGulmarrad vs Shark Creek

Common questions

Does Gulmarrad or Shark Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gulmarrad scores 963 vs 950 in Shark Creek. 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

Gulmarrad
Metric
Shark Creek

Price & Market

$975,000
Median house
$240,480
Median unit
+16.4%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$620/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$620/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
93.0%
Owner occupied
125.0%
5.0%
Renter occupied
33.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
1,950
Population
30
49
Median age
56

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
14
963
Avg ICSEA
950

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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