Horrocks vs Sandy Gully
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Horrocks (940) sits above Sandy Gully (932). Sandy Gully skews owner-occupied (118%), Horrocks runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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Horrocks and Sandy Gully side by side
| Measure | Horrocks | Sandy Gully |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $200/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $150/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 118.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 161 | 110 |
| Median age | 55 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 386 mm | 386 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.1°C | 32.3°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
- Horrocks edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 932). Sandy Gully also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Horrocks vs Sandy Gully: common questions
Does Horrocks or Sandy Gully have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Horrocks scores 940 vs 932 in Sandy Gully. 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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