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Howatharra vs Bowes

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowes (926) sits above Howatharra (924).

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Howatharra and Bowes side by side

MeasureHowatharraBowes
Renting
House rent$320/wk$200/wk
Unit rent$200/wk$150/wk
Owner occupied82.0%86.0%
Renter occupied–12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby33
Average ICSEA924926
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population112104
Median age5059
Climate
Annual rainfall422 mm425 mm
Mean max, January32.3°C32.3°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
Bowes edges out on average school ICSEA (926 vs 924). Bowes also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Howatharra vs Bowes: common questions

Does Howatharra or Bowes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowes scores 926 vs 924 in Howatharra. 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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