Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carrick vs Towrang.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrick (972) sits above Towrang (970). Carrick skews owner-occupied (97%), Towrang runs more rental-dense (86% 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

Carrick edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 970). Carrick also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsCarrick vs Towrang

Common questions

Does Carrick or Towrang have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrick scores 972 vs 970 in Towrang. 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

Carrick
Metric
Towrang

Price & Market

Median house
$1,220,000
Median unit
$269,280
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$390/wk
97.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
5.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
164
Population
161
56
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
16
972
Avg ICSEA
970

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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