Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lowan Vale vs Wirrega.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Lowan Vale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lowan Vale (968) sits above Wirrega (966). Wirrega skews owner-occupied (92%), Lowan Vale runs more rental-dense (63% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsLowan Vale vs Wirrega

Common questions

Does Lowan Vale or Wirrega have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lowan Vale scores 968 vs 966 in Wirrega. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lowan Vale
Metric
Wirrega

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$220/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$170/wk
$208/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$138/wk
63.0%
Owner occupied
92.0%
Renter occupied
42.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
32
Population
35
47
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
4
968
Avg ICSEA
966

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).