Lowan Vale vs Sherwood
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lowan Vale (968) sits above Sherwood (966). Lowan Vale skews owner-occupied (63%), Sherwood runs more rental-dense (37% owner).
Buying in Lowan Vale or Sherwood?
Selling in Lowan Vale? The free selling guide
Lowan Vale and Sherwood side by side
| Measure | Lowan Vale | Sherwood |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 37.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 32 | 89 |
| Median age | 47 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 430 mm | 419 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.5°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
- Lowan Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 966).
Lowan Vale vs Sherwood: common questions
Does Lowan Vale or Sherwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lowan Vale scores 968 vs 966 in Sherwood. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Lowan Vale with
Choosing between Lowan Vale and Sherwood?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.