Yirrkala vs Gove
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gove (968) sits above Yirrkala (632).
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Yirrkala and Gove side by side
| Measure | Yirrkala | Gove |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $95/wk | $95/wk |
| Unit rent | $83/wk | $81/wk |
| Owner occupied | 2.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 83.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 632 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 10 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 15 |
| Population | 657 | – |
| Median age | 32 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1363 mm | 1367 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.2°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
- Gove edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 632).
Yirrkala vs Gove: common questions
Does Yirrkala or Gove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gove scores 968 vs 632 in Yirrkala. 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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