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Suburb Profile - Gowanbrae VIC

Gowanbrae is a nice place to live, especially for families and professionals. It’s a quiet, safe suburb with a strong community feel, modern housing, and good access to amenities.

Its elevated position offers great city views, and it's close to the airport and major roads, making commuting easy. However, public transport options are limited, and amenities within the suburb itself are minimal.

Pubic Playground. Credit image: https://www.safeplay.com.au/project/gowanbrae-community-centre/

Gowanbrae Village. Credit image: https://www.villages.com.au/retirement-villages/vic/gowanbrae

Gowanbrae streetscape. Credit image: https://www.smartsips.com.au

The strong community feel and well-maintained streets contribute to its reputation as a peaceful and safe place to live.

People

Gowanbrae is a family-friendly suburb with a mix of young families, professionals, and established homeowners who enjoy its quiet streets and modern housing. According to Census 2021, the median age is 39 years old.

Lifestyle

Gowanbrae offers a quiet, family-friendly lifestyle with green spaces and a strong community feel. However, amenities and public transport is limited, so residents often rely on nearby suburbs for shopping and entertainment.

Homes

Gowanbrae primarily features modern detached houses, townhouses, and some low-density developments. The suburb was largely developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s, so most homes are contemporary, with open-plan designs and low-maintenance yards.

Gowanbrae itself does not have any schools within the suburb, but residents have access to several nearby options in surrounding areas like Gladstone Park, Tullamarine, and Glenroy. Popular choices include Gladstone Park Primary School, Gladstone Park Secondary College, Westmeadows Primary School, and Penola Catholic College. For younger children, there are childcare centers and kindergartens in neighboring suburbs.

While the suburb lacks its own educational facilities, it is well-connected to quality schools within a short drive.

Gowanbrae has a number of child care centres. Credit image: https://toddle.com.au/vic/gowanbrae

Properties in suburbs near Gowanbrae

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