Seabird vs Gabbadah
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gabbadah (981) sits above Seabird (968). Gabbadah skews owner-occupied (90%), Seabird runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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Seabird and Gabbadah side by side
| Measure | Seabird | Gabbadah |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $280/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $280/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 5.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 107 | 764 |
| Median age | 64 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 602 mm | 615 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.1°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
- Gabbadah edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 968). Gabbadah also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 48%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Seabird vs Gabbadah: common questions
Does Seabird or Gabbadah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gabbadah scores 981 vs 968 in Seabird. 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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