Gelston Park vs Rowan
The verdict
Gelston Park rates higher for education (69 vs 45). Gelston Park is closer to the coast (261.7 km vs 264.2 km).
Scores
Gelston ParkRowan
| Gelston Park | Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 17 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 69 | 45 |
| Liveability | 10 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gelston Park | Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 160 | 105 |
| Median age | 47 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,437 | $2,416 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.2% | 32.2% |
| Born in Australia | 88.8% | 91.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.2 |
Growth: Gelston Park Moderate Growth · Rowan Moderate Growth
Property
| Gelston Park | Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | 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) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 13 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gelston Park | Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 1,905 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 952 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,250 | 6,667 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gelston Park | Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Gelston Park · Rowan
Transport
| Gelston Park | Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.8 km | 10.0 km |
Liveability
| Gelston Park | Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 261.7 km | 264.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 384.9 km | 384.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.9 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Gelston Park | Rowan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 160 | 105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 168 | 110 |
| Projected 2041 | 181 | 119 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.23% | 1.17% |
Common questions
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