Bowenvale vs Maryborough

Maryborough scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowenvale (964) sits above Maryborough (961).

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Bowenvale and Maryborough side by side

MeasureBowenvaleMaryborough
Price and market
Median house–$379,500
Median unit–$315,000
Renting
Owner occupied86.0%–
Renter occupied7.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby45
Average ICSEA964961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score088
Transit score010
Bike score055
Population209–
Median age46–
Climate
Annual rainfall464 mm502 mm
Mean max, January29.7°C29.3°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
Bowenvale edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 961).

Bowenvale vs Maryborough: common questions

Does Bowenvale or Maryborough have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowenvale scores 964 vs 961 in Maryborough. 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, Bowenvale or Maryborough?

Maryborough scores 88/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.