Gumdale vs Wakerley
Gumdale scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gumdale (1046) sits above Wakerley (1045). Gumdale skews owner-occupied (92%), Wakerley runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Gumdale and Wakerley side by side
| Measure | Gumdale | Wakerley |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,277,500 |
| Median unit | – | $650,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $895/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1046 | 1045 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,298 | 8,718 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 983 mm | 983 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
- Gumdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1045).
Gumdale vs Wakerley: common questions
Does Gumdale or Wakerley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gumdale scores 1046 vs 1045 in Wakerley. 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, Gumdale or Wakerley?
Gumdale scores 10/100 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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