Bowmans Forest vs Baarmutha
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Baarmutha (1074) sits above Bowmans Forest (1033).
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| Measure | Bowmans Forest | Baarmutha |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1033 | 1074 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 90 |
| Population | 106 | – |
| Median age | 53 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 796 mm | 865 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 30.1°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
- Baarmutha edges out on average school ICSEA (1074 vs 1033).
Bowmans Forest vs Baarmutha: common questions
Does Bowmans Forest or Baarmutha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Baarmutha scores 1074 vs 1033 in Bowmans Forest. 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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