Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cowley Creek vs Cowley.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cowley Creek (899) sits above Cowley (893).

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

Cowley Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (899 vs 893).

Common questionsCowley Creek vs Cowley

Common questions

Does Cowley Creek or Cowley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cowley Creek scores 899 vs 893 in Cowley. 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

Cowley Creek
Metric
Cowley

Price & Market

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

Rental

$170/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$170/wk
$50/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
118.0%
Renter occupied
18.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
3
Population
82
54
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
16
899
Avg ICSEA
893

Climate

2065 mm
Annual rainfall
2065 mm
31.5°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.5°C

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