Side by sideSuburb comparison

Latimer vs Gilston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Latimer (1044) sits above Gilston (1039).

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

Latimer edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1039).

Common questionsLatimer vs Gilston

Common questions

Does Latimer or Gilston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Latimer scores 1044 vs 1039 in Gilston. 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

Latimer
Metric
Gilston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$430/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$430/wk
$366/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$540/wk
Owner occupied
81.0%
Renter occupied
16.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
35
62,508
Population
2,669
39
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1044
Avg ICSEA
1039

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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