Nyah vs Towan

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Towan (953) sits above Nyah (916). Towan skews owner-occupied (100%), Nyah runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Nyah and Towan side by side

MeasureNyahTowan
Price and market
Median house$290,000–
Median unit$137,520–
Renting
Owner occupied77.0%100.0%
Renter occupied19.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby412
Average ICSEA916953
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population53613
Median age4648
Climate
Annual rainfall311 mm319 mm
Mean max, January33.0°C33.0°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
Towan edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 916). Towan also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Nyah vs Towan: common questions

Does Nyah or Towan have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Towan scores 953 vs 916 in Nyah. 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.