The Gap vs Ashgrove West
Ashgrove West scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 64/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ashgrove West (1149) sits above The Gap (1111).
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The Gap and Ashgrove West side by side
| Measure | The Gap | Ashgrove West |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1111 | 1149 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 64 |
| Transit score | 10 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1069 mm | 1104 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.2°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
- Ashgrove West edges out on average school ICSEA (1149 vs 1111).
The Gap vs Ashgrove West: common questions
Does The Gap or Ashgrove West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ashgrove West scores 1149 vs 1111 in The Gap. 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, The Gap or Ashgrove West?
Ashgrove West scores 64/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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