Gunns Plains vs Upper Castra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gunns Plains (950) sits above Upper Castra (944). Upper Castra skews owner-occupied (87%), Gunns Plains runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Gunns Plains and Upper Castra side by side
| Measure | Gunns Plains | Upper Castra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $246/wk | $246/wk |
| Unit rent | $225/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 195 | 85 |
| Median age | 39 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1319 mm | 1223 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.8°C | 21.2°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
- 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
- Gunns Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 944). Gunns Plains also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gunns Plains vs Upper Castra: common questions
Does Gunns Plains or Upper Castra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gunns Plains scores 950 vs 944 in Upper Castra. 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.
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