Bowes vs Northampton
Northampton scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Northampton (932) sits above Bowes (926). Bowes skews owner-occupied (86%), Northampton runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
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Bowes and Northampton side by side
| Measure | Bowes | Northampton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $200/wk | $200/wk |
| Unit rent | $150/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 926 | 932 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 104 | 830 |
| Median age | 59 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 425 mm | 422 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.6°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
- Northampton edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 926). Bowes also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bowes vs Northampton: common questions
Does Bowes or Northampton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Northampton scores 932 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.
Which is more walkable, Bowes or Northampton?
Northampton scores 4/100 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.
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