Poowong North vs Poowong

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Poowong North (987) sits above Poowong (983).

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Poowong North and Poowong side by side

MeasurePoowong NorthPoowong
Renting
Owner occupied90.0%84.0%
Renter occupied15.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2010
Average ICSEA987983
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population202717
Median age3742
Climate
Annual rainfall1012 mm1046 mm
Mean max, January25.1°C24.6°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 North edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 983). Poowong North also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Poowong North vs Poowong: common questions

Does Poowong North or Poowong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Poowong North scores 987 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.