Side by sideSuburb comparison

Owen vs Alma.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Owen edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Owen (976) sits above Alma (964).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsOwen 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.

The numbers behind the take

Owen
Metric
Alma

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$335/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$220/wk
$220/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
36.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
509
Population
66
42
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
976
Avg ICSEA
964

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).