Newstead vs Bowen Bridge
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowen Bridge (1122) sits above Newstead (1117).
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Newstead and Bowen Bridge side by side
| Measure | Newstead | Bowen Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $915/wk | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1117 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1007 mm | 1007 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 30.0°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
- Bowen Bridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1117).
Newstead vs Bowen Bridge: common questions
Does Newstead or Bowen Bridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowen Bridge scores 1122 vs 1117 in Newstead. 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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