Bowmans vs Proof Range
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Proof Range (972) sits above Bowmans (952).
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Bowmans and Proof Range side by side
| Measure | Bowmans | Proof Range |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 56 | 20 |
| Median age | 52 | 28 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 335 mm | 331 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 30.7°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
- Proof Range edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 952). Bowmans also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bowmans vs Proof Range: common questions
Does Bowmans or Proof Range have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Proof Range scores 972 vs 952 in Bowmans. 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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