Walebing vs Gabalong
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Walebing (956) sits above Gabalong (950). Gabalong skews owner-occupied (133%), Walebing runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Walebing and Gabalong side by side
| Measure | Walebing | Gabalong |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $196/wk | $170/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 133.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 956 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 39 | 8 |
| Median age | 49 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 394 mm | 361 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.3°C | 34.7°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
- Walebing edges out on average school ICSEA (956 vs 950). Gabalong also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Walebing vs Gabalong: common questions
Does Walebing or Gabalong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Walebing scores 956 vs 950 in Gabalong. 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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