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Nowie vs Ultima

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ultima (962) sits above Nowie (954). Ultima skews owner-occupied (79%), Nowie runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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Nowie and Ultima side by side

MeasureNowieUltima
Renting
Owner occupied38.0%79.0%
Renter occupied–15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1213
Average ICSEA954962
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population24173
Median age5350
Climate
Annual rainfall320 mm327 mm
Mean max, January32.9°C32.7°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
Ultima edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 954). Nowie also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Nowie vs Ultima: common questions

Does Nowie or Ultima have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ultima scores 962 vs 954 in Nowie. 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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