Side by sideSuburb comparison

Palmyra vs Te Kowai.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Te Kowai (963) sits above Palmyra (957).

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

Te Kowai edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 957).

Common questionsPalmyra vs Te Kowai

Common questions

Does Palmyra or Te Kowai have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Te Kowai scores 963 vs 957 in Palmyra. 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

Palmyra
Metric
Te Kowai

Price & Market

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

Rental

$360/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$306/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
75.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,681
Population
227
37
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
14
957
Avg ICSEA
963

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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