Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bowen Mountain vs Grose Vale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowen Mountain (1014) sits above Grose Vale (1010).

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

Bowen Mountain edges out on average school ICSEA (1014 vs 1010).

Common questionsBowen Mountain vs Grose Vale

Common questions

Does Bowen Mountain or Grose Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowen Mountain scores 1014 vs 1010 in Grose Vale. 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

Bowen Mountain
Metric
Grose Vale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$538/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
30
1,609
Population
1,272
35
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
16
1014
Avg ICSEA
1010

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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