Side by sideSuburb comparison

Goondah vs Bowning.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goondah (1010) sits above Bowning (1001).

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

Goondah edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1001).

Common questionsGoondah vs Bowning

Common questions

Does Goondah or Bowning have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goondah scores 1010 vs 1001 in Bowning. 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

Goondah
Metric
Bowning

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
83.0%
Renter occupied
8.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
13,693
Population
619
42
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
5
1010
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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