Bowser vs Wangaratta West
Wangaratta West scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowser (997) sits above Wangaratta West (995).
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Bowser and Wangaratta West side by side
| Measure | Bowser | Wangaratta West |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 70 |
| Bike score | 35 | 100 |
| Population | 44 | – |
| Median age | 24 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 577 mm | 569 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 Wangaratta West: common questions
Does Bowser or Wangaratta West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowser scores 997 vs 995 in Wangaratta West. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bowser or Wangaratta West?
Wangaratta West scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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