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Bowan Park vs Cargo

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

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MeasureBowan ParkCargo
Price and market
Median house–$333,000
Median unit–$274,320
Renting
House rent–$600/wk
Unit rent–$460/wk
Owner occupied83.0%83.0%
Renter occupied17.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby720
Average ICSEA978974
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population106562
Median age4238
Climate
Annual rainfall702 mm767 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C30.0°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
Bowan Park edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 974).

Bowan 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.

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