Macarthur vs Gowrie
Macarthur scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gowrie (1043) sits above Macarthur (1038).
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Macarthur and Gowrie side by side
| Measure | Macarthur | Gowrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $940,000 | – |
| Median unit | $343,440 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $462/wk | $462/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1038 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 26 | 6 |
| Transit score | 20 | 90 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,405 | 3,140 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 629 mm | 648 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.8°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
- Gowrie edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1038).
Macarthur vs Gowrie: common questions
Does Macarthur or Gowrie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gowrie scores 1043 vs 1038 in Macarthur. 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, Macarthur or Gowrie?
Macarthur scores 26/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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