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

MeasureRushy LagoonGladstone
Renting
House rent$180/wk$180/wk
Unit rent$45/wk$153/wk
Renter occupied27.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby12
Average ICSEA859909
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population29–
Median age32–
Climate
Annual rainfall717 mm826 mm
Mean max, January21.5°C21.9°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.