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Cowley vs Lower Cowley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cowley (893) sits above Lower Cowley (892). Cowley skews owner-occupied (118%), Lower Cowley runs more rental-dense (70% owner).

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Cowley and Lower Cowley side by side

MeasureCowleyLower Cowley
Renting
Owner occupied118.0%70.0%
Renter occupied18.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1610
Average ICSEA893892
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population8255
Median age4445
Climate
Annual rainfall3277 mm3178 mm
Mean max, January31.2°C31.1°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
Cowley edges out on average school ICSEA (893 vs 892).

Cowley vs Lower Cowley: common questions

Does Cowley or Lower Cowley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cowley scores 893 vs 892 in Lower 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.

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