Cargo vs Bowan Park
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowan Park (978) sits above Cargo (974).
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Cargo and Bowan Park side by side
| Measure | Cargo | Bowan Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $333,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 562 | 106 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 767 mm | 702 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.8°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
- Bowan Park edges out on average school ICSEA (978 vs 974).
Cargo vs Bowan Park: common questions
Does Cargo or Bowan Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowan Park scores 978 vs 974 in Cargo. 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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