Old Beach vs Gagebrook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Old Beach (900) sits above Gagebrook (897). Old Beach skews owner-occupied (87%), Gagebrook runs more rental-dense (22% owner).
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Old Beach and Gagebrook side by side
| Measure | Old Beach | Gagebrook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | $270/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $240/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 22.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 74.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 900 | 897 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 35 |
| Population | 4,394 | 1,572 |
| Median age | 40 | 27 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 486 mm | 486 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.9°C | 23.9°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
- Old Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (900 vs 897). Old Beach also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Old Beach vs Gagebrook: common questions
Does Old Beach or Gagebrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Old Beach scores 900 vs 897 in Gagebrook. 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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