Poowong East vs Poowong North
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Poowong North (987) sits above Poowong East (986). Poowong East skews owner-occupied (109%), Poowong North runs more rental-dense (90% owner).
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| Measure | Poowong East | Poowong North |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 109.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 987 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 88 | 202 |
| Median age | 49 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1029 mm | 1012 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 25.1°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
- Poowong North edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 986). Poowong North also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Poowong East vs Poowong North: common questions
Does Poowong East or Poowong North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Poowong North scores 987 vs 986 in Poowong East. 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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