Koolanooka vs Bowgada
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowgada (918) sits above Koolanooka (902). Koolanooka skews owner-occupied (150%), Bowgada runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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Koolanooka and Bowgada side by side
| Measure | Koolanooka | Bowgada |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $190/wk | $190/wk |
| Unit rent | $162/wk | $100/wk |
| Owner occupied | 150.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 75.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 902 | 918 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 22 | 33 |
| Median age | 33 | 52 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 293 mm | 310 mm |
| Mean max, January | 37.4°C | 37.1°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
- Bowgada edges out on average school ICSEA (918 vs 902). Koolanooka also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Koolanooka vs Bowgada: common questions
Does Koolanooka or Bowgada have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowgada scores 918 vs 902 in Koolanooka. 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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