Cowirra vs Five Miles
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cowirra (971) sits above Five Miles (963). Five Miles skews owner-occupied (138%), Cowirra runs more rental-dense (97% owner).
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Cowirra and Five Miles side by side
| Measure | Cowirra | Five Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | 138.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 155 | 6 |
| Median age | 55 | 67 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 301 mm | 289 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 31.0°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
- Cowirra edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 963).
Cowirra vs Five Miles: common questions
Does Cowirra or Five Miles have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cowirra scores 971 vs 963 in Five Miles. 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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