Lowood vs Vernor
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lowood (940) sits above Vernor (937). Vernor skews owner-occupied (88%), Lowood runs more rental-dense (62% owner).
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Lowood and Vernor side by side
| Measure | Lowood | Vernor |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $595,000 | – |
| Median unit | $400,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $560/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $295/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 937 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 85 | 0 |
| Population | 4,082 | 235 |
| Median age | 40 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 723 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.6°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
- Lowood edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 937).
Lowood vs Vernor: common questions
Does Lowood or Vernor have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lowood scores 940 vs 937 in Vernor. 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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