Side by sideSuburb comparison

Cowley vs Warrubullen.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Warrubullen (902) sits above Cowley (893). Cowley skews owner-occupied (118%), Warrubullen runs more rental-dense (90% 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

Warrubullen edges out on average school ICSEA (902 vs 893).

Common questionsCowley vs Warrubullen

Common questions

Does Cowley or Warrubullen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Warrubullen scores 902 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
Metric
Warrubullen

Price & Market

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

Rental

$170/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$170/wk
$240/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$265/wk
118.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
82
Population
59
44
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
12
893
Avg ICSEA
902

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).