Side by sideSuburb comparison

Gunbower vs Patho West.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Patho West (967) sits above Gunbower (946).

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

Patho West edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 946).

Common questionsGunbower vs Patho West

Common questions

Does Gunbower or Patho West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Patho West scores 967 vs 946 in Gunbower. 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

Gunbower
Metric
Patho West

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$185/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$285/wk
$185/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$242/wk
74.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
578
Population
17,080
48
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
17
946
Avg ICSEA
967

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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