Piangil vs Towan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Towan (953) sits above Piangil (898). Towan skews owner-occupied (100%), Piangil runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Piangil and Towan side by side
| Measure | Piangil | Towan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 898 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 230 | 13 |
| Median age | 49 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 310 mm | 319 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.1°C | 33.0°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 898). Towan also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Piangil vs Towan: common questions
Does Piangil or Towan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Towan scores 953 vs 898 in Piangil. 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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