Brownlow vs Sutherlands
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sutherlands (984) sits above Brownlow (963). Brownlow skews owner-occupied (94%), Sutherlands runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Brownlow and Sutherlands side by side
| Measure | Brownlow | Sutherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 984 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 43 | 33 |
| Median age | 52 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 269 mm | 324 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 31.1°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
- Sutherlands edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 963). Sutherlands also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brownlow vs Sutherlands: common questions
Does Brownlow or Sutherlands have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sutherlands 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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