Rawdon Vale vs Upper Bowman

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Bowman (975) sits above Rawdon Vale (961).

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Rawdon Vale and Upper Bowman side by side

MeasureRawdon ValeUpper Bowman
Renting
House rent$475/wk$475/wk
Owner occupied33.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby54
Average ICSEA961975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population15–
Median age45–
Climate
Annual rainfall1018 mm1076 mm
Mean max, January29.6°C27.9°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
Upper Bowman edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 961).

Rawdon Vale vs Upper Bowman: common questions

Does Rawdon Vale or Upper Bowman have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Bowman scores 975 vs 961 in Rawdon Vale. 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.