Melville vs Gosforth
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Melville (986) sits above Gosforth (954).
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Melville and Gosforth side by side
| Measure | Melville | Gosforth |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 64 | 82 |
| Median age | 48 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 817 mm | 817 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.6°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
- Melville edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 954).
Melville vs Gosforth: common questions
Does Melville or Gosforth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Melville scores 986 vs 954 in Gosforth. 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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