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Lowmead vs Mount Tom

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lowmead (920) sits above Mount Tom (909). Mount Tom skews owner-occupied (89%), Lowmead runs more rental-dense (78% owner).

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Lowmead and Mount Tom side by side

MeasureLowmeadMount Tom
Renting
Owner occupied78.0%89.0%
Renter occupied12.0%28.0%
Schools
Schools nearby32
Average ICSEA920909
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population17944
Median age5756
Climate
Annual rainfall1018 mm1068 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.0°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
Lowmead edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 909).

Lowmead vs Mount Tom: common questions

Does Lowmead or Mount Tom have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lowmead scores 920 vs 909 in Mount Tom. 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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