Rifle Range vs Lowood

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lowood (940) sits above Rifle Range (925). Rifle Range skews owner-occupied (82%), Lowood runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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Rifle Range and Lowood side by side

MeasureRifle RangeLowood
Price and market
Median house–$595,000
Median unit–$400,000
Renting
House rent–$560/wk
Unit rent–$295/wk
Owner occupied82.0%62.0%
Renter occupied6.0%36.0%
Schools
Schools nearby910
Average ICSEA925940
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score085
Population1974,082
Median age4140
Climate
Annual rainfall720 mm720 mm
Mean max, January31.7°C31.7°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
Lowood edges out on average school ICSEA (940 vs 925).

Rifle Range vs Lowood: common questions

Does Rifle Range or Lowood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lowood scores 940 vs 925 in Rifle Range. 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.