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New Residence vs Gerard

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving New Residence (959) sits above Gerard (952).

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New Residence and Gerard side by side

MeasureNew ResidenceGerard
Renting
Owner occupied70.0%–
Renter occupied37.0%108.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1015
Average ICSEA959952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population9550
Median age4827
Climate
Annual rainfall268 mm259 mm
Mean max, January32.6°C32.7°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
New Residence edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 952). Gerard also has a higher family-household share (108% vs 80%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

New Residence vs Gerard: common questions

Does New Residence or Gerard have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), New Residence scores 959 vs 952 in Gerard. 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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