Gilston vs Nerang
The verdict
Gilston rates higher for education (57 vs 50). Nerang rates higher for transport (85 vs 22). Nerang is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 12.6 km).
Scores
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| Gilston | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 70 |
| Transport | 22 | 85 |
| Education | 57 | 50 |
| Liveability | 30 | 72 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gilston | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,669 | 17,048 |
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,446 | $1,423 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.6% | 24.2% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 70.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Gilston — · Nerang —
Property
| Gilston | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gilston | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 599 | 616 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,598 | 8,598 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gilston | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 995 |
Transport
| Gilston | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 85 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 7 | 49 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 179 | 112 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.9 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Gilston | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.4°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.0°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,340 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 2 | 46 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 30 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.6 km | 9.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 68.1 km | 63.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.3 km | 7.2 km |
Population & growth
| Gilston | Nerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,669 | 17,048 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,789 | 17,815 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.11% | 1.11% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gilston or Nerang?
Gilston and Nerang have similar residential safety scores (83 and 83/100).
Which has better schools, Gilston or Nerang?
Gilston has a higher average school ICSEA (Gilston 1026 vs Nerang 995; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gilston or Nerang?
Nerang has the higher transport score (Gilston 22/100 vs Nerang 85/100).
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