Rushy Lagoon vs Gladstone
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gladstone (909) sits above Rushy Lagoon (859).
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Rushy Lagoon and Gladstone side by side
| Measure | Rushy Lagoon | Gladstone |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $180/wk | $180/wk |
| Unit rent | $45/wk | $153/wk |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 1 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 859 | 909 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 29 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 717 mm | 826 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.9°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
- Gladstone edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 859).
Rushy Lagoon vs Gladstone: common questions
Does Rushy Lagoon or Gladstone have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gladstone scores 909 vs 859 in Rushy Lagoon. 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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