Rowland Flat vs Bethany
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rowland Flat (1030) sits above Bethany (1012). Bethany skews owner-occupied (86%), Rowland Flat runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Rowland Flat and Bethany side by side
| Measure | Rowland Flat | Bethany |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $250/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $312/wk | $320/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 1030 | 1012 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 0 |
| Population | 110 | 146 |
| Median age | 45 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 515 mm | 584 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 28.7°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
- Rowland Flat edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1012). Bethany also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Rowland Flat vs Bethany: common questions
Does Rowland Flat or Bethany have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rowland Flat scores 1030 vs 1012 in Bethany. 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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