Side by sideSuburb comparison

Bowen Mountain vs Kurrajong Heights.

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 Kurrajong Heights (1002).

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 1002).

Common questionsBowen Mountain vs Kurrajong Heights

Common questions

Does Bowen Mountain or Kurrajong Heights have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowen Mountain scores 1014 vs 1002 in Kurrajong Heights. 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
Kurrajong Heights

Price & Market

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

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$440/wk
$400/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
91.0%
Owner occupied
93.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
1,609
Population
1,255
35
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
12
1014
Avg ICSEA
1002

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).