Lowden vs Thomson Brook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thomson Brook (973) sits above Lowden (965). Lowden skews owner-occupied (78%), Thomson Brook runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
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Lowden and Thomson Brook side by side
| Measure | Lowden | Thomson Brook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $255/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $255/wk | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 965 | 973 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 165 | 89 |
| Median age | 57 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 844 mm | 816 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.2°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
- Thomson Brook edges out on average school ICSEA (973 vs 965). Lowden also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lowden vs Thomson Brook: common questions
Does Lowden or Thomson Brook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thomson Brook scores 973 vs 965 in Lowden. 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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