Goolboo vs Lower Cowley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goolboo (918) sits above Lower Cowley (892).

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Goolboo and Lower Cowley side by side

MeasureGoolbooLower Cowley
Renting
Owner occupied–70.0%
Renter occupied75.0%20.0%
Schools
Schools nearby910
Average ICSEA918892
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2555
Median age5045
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
Goolboo edges out on average school ICSEA (918 vs 892). Goolboo also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 90%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Goolboo vs Lower Cowley: common questions

Does Goolboo or Lower Cowley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goolboo scores 918 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.