Howell vs Stanborough
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Howell (892) sits above Stanborough (890). Stanborough skews owner-occupied (78%), Howell runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
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Howell and Stanborough side by side
| Measure | Howell | Stanborough |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $325/wk | $325/wk |
| Owner occupied | 53.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 892 | 890 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 31 | 85 |
| Median age | 52 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 799 mm | 772 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.6°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
- Howell edges out on average school ICSEA (892 vs 890). Stanborough also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Howell vs Stanborough: common questions
Does Howell or Stanborough have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Howell scores 892 vs 890 in Stanborough. 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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