Canowie vs Washpool
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Washpool (1028) sits above Canowie (1006). Washpool skews owner-occupied (140%), Canowie runs more rental-dense (100% owner).
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Canowie and Washpool side by side
| Measure | Canowie | Washpool |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 140.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 3 | 43 |
| Median age | 72 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 505 mm | 470 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 31.3°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
- Washpool edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1006). Washpool also has a higher family-household share (110% vs 100%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Canowie vs Washpool: common questions
Does Canowie or Washpool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Washpool scores 1028 vs 1006 in Canowie. 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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