Nethercote vs Towamba

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Towamba (939) sits above Nethercote (931).

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Nethercote and Towamba side by side

MeasureNethercoteTowamba
Renting
House rent$675/wk$550/wk
Unit rent–$420/wk
Owner occupied91.0%94.0%
Renter occupied2.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby24
Average ICSEA931939
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population332249
Median age5153
Climate
Annual rainfall848 mm841 mm
Mean max, January24.5°C25.2°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
Towamba edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 931). Nethercote also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Nethercote vs Towamba: common questions

Does Nethercote or Towamba have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Towamba scores 939 vs 931 in Nethercote. 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.