Side by sideSuburb comparison

Watervale vs Gillentown.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gillentown (1021) sits above Watervale (987).

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

Gillentown edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 987).

Common questionsWatervale vs Gillentown

Common questions

Does Watervale or Gillentown have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gillentown scores 1021 vs 987 in Watervale. 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

Watervale
Metric
Gillentown

Price & Market

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

Rental

$500/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$275/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$201/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
20
Bike score
40
338
Population
108
43
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
4
987
Avg ICSEA
1021

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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