Larapinta vs Gillen
Gillen scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Larapinta (904) sits above Gillen (884).
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Larapinta and Gillen side by side
| Measure | Larapinta | Gillen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $440,250 | – |
| Median unit | $309,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $328/wk | $390/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 57.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 41.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 15 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | 884 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 100 |
| Population | 2,368 | 4,466 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 286 mm | 286 mm |
| Mean max, January | 36.9°C | 36.9°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
- Larapinta edges out on average school ICSEA (904 vs 884).
Larapinta vs Gillen: common questions
Does Larapinta or Gillen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Larapinta scores 904 vs 884 in Gillen. 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, Larapinta or Gillen?
Gillen scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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