Bowen vs Glenroi
Glenroi scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenroi (979) sits above Bowen (978).
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Bowen and Glenroi side by side
| Measure | Bowen | Glenroi |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $460/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 978 | 979 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 50 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 837 mm | 837 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
- Glenroi edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 978).
Bowen vs Glenroi: common questions
Does Bowen or Glenroi have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenroi scores 979 vs 978 in Bowen. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bowen or Glenroi?
Glenroi scores 52/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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