Mount Peter vs Gordonvale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Peter (907) sits above Gordonvale (894). Mount Peter skews owner-occupied (83%), Gordonvale runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Peter | Gordonvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 907 | 894 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 15 |
| Population | 689 | 6,944 |
| Median age | 30 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1996 mm | 2124 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.5°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
- Mount Peter edges out on average school ICSEA (907 vs 894).
Mount Peter vs Gordonvale: common questions
Does Mount Peter or Gordonvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Peter scores 907 vs 894 in Gordonvale. 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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