Marlowe vs Tomboye

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marlowe (1009) sits above Tomboye (970). Marlowe skews owner-occupied (133%), Tomboye runs more rental-dense (100% owner).

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Marlowe and Tomboye side by side

MeasureMarloweTomboye
Renting
House rent$483/wk$483/wk
Owner occupied133.0%100.0%
Renter occupied133.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby24
Average ICSEA1009970
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population836
Median age7257
Climate
Annual rainfall673 mm660 mm
Mean max, January27.1°C27.0°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
Marlowe edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 970). Marlowe also has a higher family-household share (167% vs 52%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Marlowe vs Tomboye: common questions

Does Marlowe or Tomboye have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marlowe scores 1009 vs 970 in Tomboye. 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.