Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lowood vs Vernor.

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

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).

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

Lowood edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 937).

Common questionsLowood 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lowood
Metric
Vernor

Price & Market

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

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$295/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
62.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
36.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
85
Bike score
0
4,082
Population
235
40
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
7
940
Avg ICSEA
937

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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