Owen vs Alma
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Owen (976) sits above Alma (964).
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Owen and Alma side by side
| Measure | Owen | Alma |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $212/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 36.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 976 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 509 | 66 |
| Median age | 42 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 415 mm | 431 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.9°C | 30.8°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
- Owen edges out on average school ICSEA (976 vs 964).
Owen vs Alma: common questions
Does Owen or Alma have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Owen scores 976 vs 964 in Alma. 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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