Side by sideSuburb comparison

Silkwood East vs Goolboo.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Silkwood East (926) sits above Goolboo (918).

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

Silkwood East edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 918).

Common questionsSilkwood East vs Goolboo

Common questions

Does Silkwood East or Goolboo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Silkwood East scores 926 vs 918 in Goolboo. 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

Silkwood East
Metric
Goolboo

Price & Market

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

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied
75.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
Population
25
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
9
926
Avg ICSEA
918

Climate

Annual rainfall
2065 mm
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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