Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lowmead vs Taunton.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Taunton (959) sits above Lowmead (920).

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

Taunton edges out on average school ICSEA (959 vs 920).

Common questionsLowmead vs Taunton

Common questions

Does Lowmead or Taunton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Taunton scores 959 vs 920 in Lowmead. 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

Lowmead
Metric
Taunton

Price & Market

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

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$210/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$179/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
12.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
179
Population
1,579
57
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
8
920
Avg ICSEA
959

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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