Gungahlin vs Franklin
Franklin (median $985,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Gungahlin ($996,000).
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Gungahlin and Franklin side by side
| Measure | Gungahlin | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $996,000 | $985,000 |
| Median unit | $435,000 | $498,250 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% | 52.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 46.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1081 | 1083 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 98 | 22 |
| Transit score | 60 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,586 | 7,484 |
| Median age | 31 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 612 mm | 612 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.2°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
Gungahlin scores higher on walkability (98/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Franklin (1083) sits above Gungahlin (1081).
- For buyers
- Franklin is the lower entry point at $985,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Franklin offers the higher gross rental yield (2.43% vs 2.35%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Franklin edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1081).
Gungahlin vs Franklin: common questions
Is Gungahlin or Franklin cheaper to buy in?
Franklin has the lower median house price at $985,000, roughly 1% below Gungahlin ($996,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gungahlin or Franklin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Franklin scores 1083 vs 1081 in Gungahlin. 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, Gungahlin or Franklin?
Gungahlin scores 98/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Gungahlin or Franklin?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.43% in Franklin vs 2.35% in Gungahlin. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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