Side by sideSuburb comparison

Alma vs Owen.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Owen edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Owen (976) sits above Alma (964).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Owen edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 964).

Common questionsAlma vs Owen

Common questions

Does Alma or Owen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Owen scores 976 vs 964 in Alma. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Alma
Metric
Owen

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$335/wk
$290/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$220/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
36.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
66
Population
509
37
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
6
964
Avg ICSEA
976

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).