Nowley vs Spring Plains
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Spring Plains (888) sits above Nowley (876). Nowley skews owner-occupied (50%), Spring Plains runs more rental-dense (31% owner).
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| Measure | Nowley | Spring Plains |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 31.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 876 | 888 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 50 | 73 |
| Median age | 42 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 522 mm | 570 mm |
| Mean max, January | 35.3°C | 35.1°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
- Spring Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (888 vs 876). Nowley also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Nowley vs Spring Plains: common questions
Does Nowley or Spring Plains have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Spring Plains scores 888 vs 876 in Nowley. 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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