Gunnawarra vs Silver Valley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silver Valley (873) sits above Gunnawarra (772).

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Gunnawarra and Silver Valley side by side

MeasureGunnawarraSilver Valley
Renting
Owner occupied75.0%77.0%
Renter occupied–16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby17
Average ICSEA772873
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population27145
Median age4254
Climate
Annual rainfall732 mm869 mm
Mean max, January30.5°C29.5°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
Silver Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (873 vs 772). Gunnawarra also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Gunnawarra vs Silver Valley: common questions

Does Gunnawarra or Silver Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silver Valley scores 873 vs 772 in Gunnawarra. 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.