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Nilma vs Gainsborough

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Nilma (997) sits above Gainsborough (993). Gainsborough skews owner-occupied (115%), Nilma runs more rental-dense (83% owner).

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Nilma and Gainsborough side by side

MeasureNilmaGainsborough
Renting
Owner occupied83.0%115.0%
Renter occupied5.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1614
Average ICSEA997993
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population41061
Median age3844
Climate
Annual rainfall909 mm1008 mm
Mean max, January25.9°C25.1°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
Nilma edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 993). Gainsborough also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Nilma vs Gainsborough: common questions

Does Nilma or Gainsborough have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Nilma scores 997 vs 993 in Gainsborough. 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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