Strahan vs Gormanston
Strahan scores higher on walkability (14/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Strahan (912) sits above Gormanston (898). Gormanston skews owner-occupied (75%), Strahan runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Strahan and Gormanston side by side
| Measure | Strahan | Gormanston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $195/wk | $46/wk |
| Unit rent | $195/wk | $46/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | 898 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 14 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 697 | 32 |
| Median age | 40 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1569 mm | 2954 mm |
| Mean max, January | 20.9°C | 18.5°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
- Strahan edges out on average school ICSEA (912 vs 898).
Strahan vs Gormanston: common questions
Does Strahan or Gormanston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Strahan scores 912 vs 898 in Gormanston. 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, Strahan or Gormanston?
Strahan scores 14/100 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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