Fadden vs Gowrie
The verdict
Fadden rates higher for education (82 vs 70). Gowrie rates higher for transport (51 vs 44). Fadden has a shorter estimated CBD commute (53 vs 56 min). On the separate residential safety score, Fadden rates higher (100 vs 73/100 in Gowrie).
Scores
FaddenGowrie
| Fadden | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 60 |
| Transport | 44 | 51 |
| Education | 82 | 70 |
| Liveability | 53 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fadden | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,006 | 3,140 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,302 | $2,674 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.9% | 48.8% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 77.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Fadden Declining · Gowrie Declining
Property
| Fadden | 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
| Fadden | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 73 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 67 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133 | 127 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 100 | 223 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 865 | 1,752 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fadden | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,076 | 1,060 |
Transport
| Fadden | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Fadden | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 14 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 155 | 68 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 101.8 km | 102.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.5 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 7.3 km |
Population & growth
| Fadden | Gowrie | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,006 | 3,140 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,045 | 3,123 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,244 | 2,344 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | -0.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fadden or Gowrie?
Fadden has the higher residential safety score (Fadden 100/100 vs Gowrie 73/100).
Which has better schools, Fadden or Gowrie?
Fadden has a higher average school ICSEA (Fadden 1076 vs Gowrie 1060; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fadden or Gowrie?
Gowrie has the higher transport score (Fadden 44/100 vs Gowrie 51/100).
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