Isabella Plains vs Gowrie

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gowrie (1043) sits above Isabella Plains (1035).

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Isabella Plains and Gowrie side by side

MeasureIsabella PlainsGowrie
Price and market
Median house$820,000–
Median unit$650,000–
Renting
House rent$430/wk$462/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$440/wk
Owner occupied76.0%83.0%
Renter occupied19.0%16.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10351043
Lifestyle and people
Walk score66
Transit score10090
Bike score100100
Population4,3293,140
Median age3638
Climate
Annual rainfall638 mm648 mm
Mean max, January28.7°C28.8°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
Gowrie edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1035).

Isabella Plains vs Gowrie: common questions

Does Isabella Plains or Gowrie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gowrie scores 1043 vs 1035 in Isabella Plains. 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.