Ransome vs Gumdale
Gumdale scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gumdale (1046) sits above Ransome (1044). Gumdale skews owner-occupied (92%), Ransome runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Ransome and Gumdale side by side
| Measure | Ransome | Gumdale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 79.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1046 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 429 | 2,298 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1018 mm | 983 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.6°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
- Gumdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1046 vs 1044).
Ransome vs Gumdale: common questions
Does Ransome or Gumdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gumdale scores 1046 vs 1044 in Ransome. 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.
Which is more walkable, Ransome or Gumdale?
Gumdale scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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