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Proof Range vs Bowmans

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Proof Range (972) sits above Bowmans (952).

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Proof Range and Bowmans side by side

MeasureProof RangeBowmans
Renting
Owner occupied–74.0%
Renter occupied50.0%37.0%
Schools
Schools nearby74
Average ICSEA972952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population2056
Median age2852
Climate
Annual rainfall331 mm335 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C31.1°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
Proof Range edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 952). Bowmans also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Proof Range vs Bowmans: common questions

Does Proof Range or Bowmans have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Proof Range scores 972 vs 952 in Bowmans. 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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