The Lakes vs Gorrie
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Lakes (995) sits above Gorrie (985).
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The Lakes and Gorrie side by side
| Measure | The Lakes | Gorrie |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $375/wk | $375/wk |
| Unit rent | $319/wk | $319/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 20 | – |
| Median age | 56 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 682 mm | 744 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 32.4°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
- The Lakes edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 985).
The Lakes vs Gorrie: common questions
Does The Lakes or Gorrie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Lakes scores 995 vs 985 in Gorrie. 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.
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