Nerang vs Gilston
Nerang scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nerang (1044) sits above Gilston (1039). Gilston skews owner-occupied (81%), Nerang runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Nerang and Gilston side by side
| Measure | Nerang | Gilston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $780/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $620/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 35 |
| Population | 17,048 | 2,669 |
| Median age | 40 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1304 mm | 1309 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.2°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
- Nerang edges out on average school ICSEA (1044 vs 1039). Gilston also has a higher family-household share (91% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nerang vs Gilston: common questions
Does Nerang or Gilston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nerang scores 1044 vs 1039 in Gilston. 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, Nerang or Gilston?
Nerang scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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