Bowser vs Waldara
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowser (997) sits above Waldara (995). Waldara skews owner-occupied (99%), Bowser runs more rental-dense (33% owner).
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Bowser and Waldara side by side
| Measure | Bowser | Waldara |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 33.0% | 99.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 3.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 30 |
| Population | 44 | 677 |
| Median age | 24 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 577 mm | 567 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.3°C | 32.3°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
- Bowser edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 995).
Bowser vs Waldara: common questions
Does Bowser or Waldara have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowser scores 997 vs 995 in Waldara. 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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