Kowrowa vs Kuranda
Kuranda scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kuranda (1008) sits above Kowrowa (961).
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Kowrowa and Kuranda side by side
| Measure | Kowrowa | Kuranda |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 25.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 40 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 3,273 |
| Median age | – | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1590 mm | 2253 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.8°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
- Kuranda edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 961).
Kowrowa vs Kuranda: common questions
Does Kowrowa or Kuranda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kuranda scores 1008 vs 961 in Kowrowa. 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.
Which is more walkable, Kowrowa or Kuranda?
Kuranda scores 40/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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