Side by sideSuburb comparison

Loy Yang vs Gormandale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gormandale (982) sits above Loy Yang (976).

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

Gormandale edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 976).

Common questionsLoy Yang vs Gormandale

Common questions

Does Loy Yang or Gormandale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gormandale scores 982 vs 976 in Loy Yang. 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

Loy Yang
Metric
Gormandale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$277/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$113/wk
$235/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$113/wk
Owner occupied
81.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
7
Population
324
27
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
12
976
Avg ICSEA
982

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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