Bowes vs Sandy Gully

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandy Gully (932) sits above Bowes (926). Sandy Gully skews owner-occupied (118%), Bowes runs more rental-dense (86% owner).

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Bowes and Sandy Gully side by side

MeasureBowesSandy Gully
Renting
House rent$200/wk$200/wk
Unit rent$150/wk$150/wk
Owner occupied86.0%118.0%
Renter occupied12.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby32
Average ICSEA926932
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population104110
Median age5939
Climate
Annual rainfall425 mm386 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
Sandy Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 926).

Bowes vs Sandy Gully: common questions

Does Bowes or Sandy Gully have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandy Gully 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.