Side by sideSuburb comparison

Burren Junction vs Rowena.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Burren Junction edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burren Junction (887) sits above Rowena (785). Burren Junction skews owner-occupied (72%), Rowena runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Burren Junction edges out on average school ICSEA (887 vs 785). Burren Junction also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBurren Junction vs Rowena

Common questions

Does Burren Junction or Rowena have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burren Junction scores 887 vs 785 in Rowena. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Burren Junction
Metric
Rowena

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
72.0%
Owner occupied
57.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

6
Walk score
10
Transit score
0
Bike score
225
Population
172
49
Median age
31

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
887
Avg ICSEA
785

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).