Side by sideSuburb comparison

Portland West vs Gorae West.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gorae West (974) sits above Portland West (965). Portland West skews owner-occupied (90%), Gorae West runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

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

Gorae West edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 965).

Common questionsPortland West vs Gorae West

Common questions

Does Portland West or Gorae West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gorae West scores 974 vs 965 in Portland West. 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

Portland West
Metric
Gorae West

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$218/wk
90.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
619
Population
237
49
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
6
965
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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