Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wallaroo vs Gainsford.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wallaroo (914) sits above Gainsford (865).

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

Wallaroo edges out on average school ICSEA (914 vs 865).

Common questionsWallaroo vs Gainsford

Common questions

Does Wallaroo or Gainsford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallaroo scores 914 vs 865 in Gainsford. 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

Wallaroo
Metric
Gainsford

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$281/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
44.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
29,819
Population
32
37
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
2
914
Avg ICSEA
865

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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