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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

GilstonNerang
GilstonNerang
Overall3570
Transport2285
Education5750
Liveability3072

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

GilstonNerang
Population2,66917,048
Median age3540
Median household income (wk)$2,446$1,423
Bachelor degree or higher30.6%24.2%
Born in Australia76.2%70.0%
Avg household size3.22.5

Growth: Gilston · Nerang

Property

GilstonNerang
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not available$800
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

GilstonNerang
Residential safety score8383
Break & enter dwelling /100k599616
Motor vehicle theft /100k375375
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)6,1136,113

Total incidents over time

Schools

GilstonNerang
Total schools13
Government12
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,022993

See the full school list on each profile: Gilston · Nerang

Transport

GilstonNerang
Transport score2285
Train stations01
Bus stops749
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.9 km4.0 km

Liveability

GilstonNerang
Summer max temp28.4°C28.4°C
Winter max temp21.0°C21.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3401,340
Supermarkets04
Cafes & restaurants09
Parks246
PlaygroundsData not available9
Swimming poolsData not available30
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)12.6 km9.1 km
Distance to CBD (km)68.1 km63.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.3 km7.2 km

Population & growth

GilstonNerang
Population (2021)2,66917,048
Estimated 20252,78917,815
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.11%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 1022 vs Nerang 993; 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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Data sources

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