Bower vs Point Pass
Bower skews owner-occupied (114%), Point Pass runs more rental-dense (87% owner).
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Bower and Point Pass side by side
| Measure | Bower | Point Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $280/wk |
| Owner occupied | 114.0% | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 984 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 41 | 123 |
| Median age | 56 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 281 mm | 455 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 30.1°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
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
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