Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cargo vs Towac.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Towac (977) sits above Cargo (974).

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

Towac edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 974).

Common questionsCargo vs Towac

Common questions

Does Cargo or Towac have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Towac scores 977 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.

The numbers behind the take

Cargo
Metric
Towac

Price & Market

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

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$260/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$281/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
9.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
562
Population
48,283
38
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
974
Avg ICSEA
977

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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