Side by sideSuburb comparison

Palmerston vs Gray.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Gray edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gray (943) sits above Palmerston (936).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Gray edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 936).

Common questionsPalmerston vs Gray

Common questions

Does Palmerston or Gray have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gray scores 943 vs 936 in Palmerston. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Palmerston
Metric
Gray

Price & Market

Median house
$390,000
Median unit
$250,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$315/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
47.0%
Renter occupied
50.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
10
Transit score
100
Bike score
18,501
Population
3,142
33
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
16
936
Avg ICSEA
943

Climate

1705 mm
Annual rainfall
1705 mm
31.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).