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Bowes vs Horrocks

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Horrocks (940) sits above Bowes (926).

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Bowes and Horrocks side by side

MeasureBowesHorrocks
Renting
House rent$200/wk$200/wk
Unit rent$150/wk$200/wk
Owner occupied86.0%86.0%
Renter occupied12.0%18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby34
Average ICSEA926940
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population104161
Median age5955
Climate
Annual rainfall425 mm386 mm
Mean max, January32.3°C32.1°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
Horrocks edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 926). Bowes also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bowes vs Horrocks: common questions

Does Bowes or Horrocks have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Horrocks scores 940 vs 926 in Bowes. 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.

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