Gowrie vs Toowoomba
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Toowoomba (1018) sits above Gowrie (1001).
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Gowrie and Toowoomba side by side
| Measure | Gowrie | Toowoomba |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $420/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 10 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 779 mm | 779 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.8°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
- Toowoomba edges out on average school ICSEA (1018 vs 1001).
Gowrie vs Toowoomba: common questions
Does Gowrie or Toowoomba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Toowoomba scores 1018 vs 1001 in Gowrie. 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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