Lower Cowley vs Sandy Pocket
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sandy Pocket (923) sits above Lower Cowley (892).
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Lower Cowley and Sandy Pocket side by side
| Measure | Lower Cowley | Sandy Pocket |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 892 | 923 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 55 | 38 |
| Median age | 45 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3178 mm | 3272 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.3°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
- Sandy Pocket edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 892). Lower Cowley also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 54%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Lower Cowley vs Sandy Pocket: common questions
Does Lower Cowley or Sandy Pocket have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sandy Pocket scores 923 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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