Mount Templeton vs Bowillia
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowillia (980) sits above Mount Templeton (961). Mount Templeton skews owner-occupied (73%), Bowillia runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Templeton | Bowillia |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 50 | 20 |
| Median age | 29 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 349 mm | 369 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.7°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
- Bowillia edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 961). Mount Templeton also has a higher family-household share (120% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Templeton vs Bowillia: common questions
Does Mount Templeton or Bowillia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowillia scores 980 vs 961 in Mount Templeton. 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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