Poowong East vs Poowong
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Poowong East (986) sits above Poowong (983). Poowong East skews owner-occupied (109%), Poowong runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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| Measure | Poowong East | Poowong |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 109.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 88 | 717 |
| Median age | 49 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1029 mm | 1046 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.9°C | 24.6°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 East edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 983).
Poowong East vs Poowong: common questions
Does Poowong East or Poowong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Poowong East scores 986 vs 983 in Poowong. 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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