Wirrate vs Gobarup
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wirrate (968) sits above Gobarup (965). Wirrate skews owner-occupied (100%), Gobarup runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Wirrate and Gobarup side by side
| Measure | Wirrate | Gobarup |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 3 | 45 |
| Median age | 56 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 531 mm | 500 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.5°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
- Wirrate edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 965).
Wirrate vs Gobarup: common questions
Does Wirrate or Gobarup have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wirrate scores 968 vs 965 in Gobarup. 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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