Poowong North vs Torwood
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Torwood (991) sits above Poowong North (987). Poowong North skews owner-occupied (90%), Torwood runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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| Measure | Poowong North | Torwood |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 991 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 202 | 49 |
| Median age | 37 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1012 mm | 1012 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.1°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
- Torwood edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 987). Torwood also has a higher family-household share (114% vs 88%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Poowong North vs Torwood: common questions
Does Poowong North or Torwood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Torwood scores 991 vs 987 in Poowong North. 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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