Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rowena vs Burren Junction.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Burren Junction edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burren Junction (887) sits above Rowena (785). Burren Junction skews owner-occupied (72%), Rowena runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Burren Junction edges out on average school ICSEA (887 vs 785). Burren Junction also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsRowena vs Burren Junction

Common questions

Does Rowena or Burren Junction have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burren Junction scores 887 vs 785 in Rowena. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Rowena
Metric
Burren Junction

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$50/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$110/wk
$50/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$118/wk
57.0%
Owner occupied
72.0%
23.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
6
Transit score
10
Bike score
0
172
Population
225
31
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
785
Avg ICSEA
887

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).