Gapsted vs Bowmans Forest
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowmans Forest (1033) sits above Gapsted (1015). Bowmans Forest skews owner-occupied (88%), Gapsted runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Gapsted and Bowmans Forest side by side
| Measure | Gapsted | Bowmans Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1015 | 1033 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 5 |
| Population | 156 | 106 |
| Median age | 51 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 825 mm | 796 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 31.4°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
- Bowmans Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 1015).
Gapsted vs Bowmans Forest: common questions
Does Gapsted or Bowmans Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowmans Forest scores 1033 vs 1015 in Gapsted. 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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