Chisholm vs Gowrie
The verdict
Gowrie rates higher for education (70 vs 59). Chisholm is closer to the coast (100.5 km vs 102.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Gowrie rates higher (73 vs 56/100 in Chisholm).
Scores
ChisholmGowrie
| Chisholm | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 60 |
| Transport | 51 | 51 |
| Education | 59 | 70 |
| Liveability | 54 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Chisholm | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,268 | 3,140 |
| Median age | 37 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,292 | $2,674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 37.7% | 48.8% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Chisholm Declining · Gowrie Declining
Property
| Chisholm | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Chisholm | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 56 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 152 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 247 | 127 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 532 | 223 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,208 | 1,752 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Chisholm | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 1,060 |
Transport
| Chisholm | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Chisholm | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 1 |
| Parks | 8 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 9 | 68 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 100.5 km | 102.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.7 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.7 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Chisholm | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,268 | 3,140 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,309 | 3,123 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,933 | 2,344 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | -0.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Chisholm or Gowrie?
Gowrie has the higher residential safety score (Chisholm 56/100 vs Gowrie 73/100).
Which has better schools, Chisholm or Gowrie?
Gowrie has a higher average school ICSEA (Chisholm 989 vs Gowrie 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Chisholm or Gowrie?
Chisholm and Gowrie have similar transport scores.
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