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Lower Cowley vs Goolboo

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Goolboo (918) sits above Lower Cowley (892).

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Lower Cowley and Goolboo side by side

MeasureLower CowleyGoolboo
Renting
Owner occupied70.0%–
Renter occupied20.0%75.0%
Schools
Schools nearby109
Average ICSEA892918
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5525
Median age4550
Climate
Annual rainfall3178 mm3277 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.2°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
Goolboo edges out on average school ICSEA (918 vs 892). Goolboo also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 90%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Lower Cowley vs Goolboo: common questions

Does Lower Cowley or Goolboo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Goolboo scores 918 vs 892 in Lower Cowley. 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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