Molendinar vs Gaven
Gaven scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Molendinar (1043) sits above Gaven (1030). Gaven skews owner-occupied (85%), Molendinar runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Molendinar and Gaven side by side
| Measure | Molendinar | Gaven |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,020,000 | – |
| Median unit | $590,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $800/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1030 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,450 | 1,638 |
| Median age | 37 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1340 mm | 1340 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.3°C | 29.3°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
- Molendinar edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1030).
Molendinar vs Gaven: common questions
Does Molendinar or Gaven have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Molendinar scores 1043 vs 1030 in Gaven. 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, Molendinar or Gaven?
Gaven scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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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