Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bowan Park vs Cargo.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowan Park (978) sits above Cargo (974).

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

Bowan Park edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 974).

Common questionsBowan Park vs Cargo

Common questions

Does Bowan Park or Cargo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowan Park scores 978 vs 974 in Cargo. 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

Bowan Park
Metric
Cargo

Price & Market

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

Rental

$265/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$375/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$260/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
9.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
106
Population
562
42
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
20
978
Avg ICSEA
974

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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