Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kingsthorpe vs Gowrie Mountain.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gowrie Mountain (972) sits above Kingsthorpe (967).

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

Gowrie Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 967).

Common questionsKingsthorpe vs Gowrie Mountain

Common questions

Does Kingsthorpe or Gowrie Mountain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gowrie Mountain scores 972 vs 967 in Kingsthorpe. 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

Kingsthorpe
Metric
Gowrie Mountain

Price & Market

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

Rental

$310/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$310/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$308/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
82.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
2,159
Population
222
35
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
6
967
Avg ICSEA
972

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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