Lower Light vs Port Gawler
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Gawler (957) sits above Lower Light (956). Lower Light skews owner-occupied (77%), Port Gawler runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Lower Light and Port Gawler side by side
| Measure | Lower Light | Port Gawler |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $425/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $300/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 203 | 112 |
| Median age | 45 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 389 mm | 397 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.4°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
- Port Gawler edges out on average school ICSEA (957 vs 956).
Lower Light vs Port Gawler: common questions
Does Lower Light or Port Gawler have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Gawler scores 957 vs 956 in Lower Light. 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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