Side by sideSuburb comparison

Stratford vs Gloucester.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gloucester (975) sits above Stratford (961).

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

Gloucester edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 961).

Common questionsStratford vs Gloucester

Common questions

Does Stratford or Gloucester have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gloucester scores 975 vs 961 in Stratford. 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

Stratford
Metric
Gloucester

Price & Market

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

Rental

$275/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$275/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$275/wk
70.0%
Owner occupied
71.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
26.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
161
Population
3,133
47
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
4
961
Avg ICSEA
975

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)

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