Springvale vs Rowan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rowan (958) sits above Springvale (954). Springvale skews owner-occupied (98%), Rowan runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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Springvale and Rowan side by side
| Measure | Springvale | Rowan |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,250,000 | – |
| Median unit | $240,480 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | -0.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 98.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 1.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 958 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 0 |
| Population | 1,851 | 105 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 549 mm | 564 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.8°C | 32.6°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
- Rowan edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 954). Springvale also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Springvale vs Rowan: common questions
Does Springvale or Rowan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rowan scores 958 vs 954 in Springvale. 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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