Bowelling vs Muja
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowelling (930) sits above Muja (927). Muja skews owner-occupied (129%), Bowelling runs more rental-dense (90% owner).
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Bowelling and Muja side by side
| Measure | Bowelling | Muja |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $275/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 129.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 927 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 0 |
| Population | 84 | 18 |
| Median age | 48 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 622 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.8°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
- Bowelling edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 927). Bowelling also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 43%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bowelling vs Muja: common questions
Does Bowelling or Muja have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowelling scores 930 vs 927 in Muja. 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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