Orange vs Bowen
Orange scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Orange (979) sits above Bowen (978).
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Orange and Bowen side by side
| Measure | Orange | Bowen |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | – |
| Median unit | $499,000 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.2% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $460/wk | $460/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 978 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 10 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 50 |
| Population | 41,232 | – |
| Median age | 36 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 837 mm | 837 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.7°C | 27.7°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
- Orange edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 978).
Orange vs Bowen: common questions
Does Orange or Bowen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Orange scores 979 vs 978 in Bowen. 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.
Which is more walkable, Orange or Bowen?
Orange scores 100/100 on walkability vs 10/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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