Bowgada vs Koolanooka
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowgada (918) sits above Koolanooka (902). Koolanooka skews owner-occupied (150%), Bowgada runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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Bowgada and Koolanooka side by side
| Measure | Bowgada | Koolanooka |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $190/wk | $190/wk |
| Unit rent | $100/wk | $162/wk |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 150.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 75.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 902 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 33 | 22 |
| Median age | 52 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 310 mm | 293 mm |
| Mean max, January | 37.1°C | 37.4°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
- Bowgada edges out on average school ICSEA (918 vs 902). Koolanooka also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bowgada vs Koolanooka: common questions
Does Bowgada or Koolanooka have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowgada scores 918 vs 902 in Koolanooka. 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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