Welshmans Reef vs Gower

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Welshmans Reef (1062) sits above Gower (1060).

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Welshmans Reef and Gower side by side

MeasureWelshmans ReefGower
Renting
Owner occupied91.0%94.0%
Renter occupied5.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby113
Average ICSEA10621060
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population21045
Median age5751
Climate
Annual rainfall534 mm572 mm
Mean max, January29.0°C28.7°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
Welshmans Reef edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1060). Gower also has a higher family-household share (89% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Welshmans Reef vs Gower: common questions

Does Welshmans Reef or Gower have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Welshmans Reef scores 1062 vs 1060 in Gower. 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.