The Gap vs Mount Coot-Tha
The Gap scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Coot-Tha (1155) sits above The Gap (1111).
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The Gap and Mount Coot-Tha side by side
| Measure | The Gap | Mount Coot-Tha |
|---|---|---|
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1111 | 1155 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1069 mm | 1069 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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
- Mount Coot-Tha edges out on average school ICSEA (1155 vs 1111).
The Gap vs Mount Coot-Tha: common questions
Does The Gap or Mount Coot-Tha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Coot-Tha scores 1155 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 Mount Coot-Tha?
The Gap scores 8/100 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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