Bornholm vs Lowlands
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lowlands (1038) sits above Bornholm (1005). Bornholm skews owner-occupied (98%), Lowlands runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Bornholm and Lowlands side by side
| Measure | Bornholm | Lowlands |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $260/wk | $250/wk |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 10 | 0 |
| Population | 110 | 149 |
| Median age | 53 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 959 mm | 955 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.2°C | 24.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- 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
- Lowlands edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1005). Bornholm also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bornholm vs Lowlands: common questions
Does Bornholm or Lowlands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lowlands scores 1038 vs 1005 in Bornholm. 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.
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