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Bowes vs Howatharra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowes (926) sits above Howatharra (924).

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Bowes and Howatharra side by side

MeasureBowesHowatharra
Renting
House rent$200/wk$320/wk
Unit rent$150/wk$200/wk
Owner occupied86.0%82.0%
Renter occupied12.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby33
Average ICSEA926924
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population104112
Median age5950
Climate
Annual rainfall425 mm422 mm
Mean max, January32.3°C32.3°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
Bowes edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 924). Bowes also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bowes vs Howatharra: common questions

Does Bowes or Howatharra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowes scores 926 vs 924 in Howatharra. 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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