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Brownlow vs Bower

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bower (984) sits above Brownlow (963). Bower skews owner-occupied (114%), Brownlow runs more rental-dense (94% owner).

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Brownlow and Bower side by side

MeasureBrownlowBower
Renting
Owner occupied94.0%114.0%
Renter occupied18.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby63
Average ICSEA963984
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4341
Median age5256
Climate
Annual rainfall269 mm281 mm
Mean max, January32.2°C31.8°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
Bower edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 963). Bower also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Brownlow vs Bower: common questions

Does Brownlow or Bower have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bower scores 984 vs 963 in Brownlow. 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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