Stow vs Bowillia
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowillia (980) sits above Stow (964). Stow skews owner-occupied (100%), Bowillia runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Stow and Bowillia side by side
| Measure | Stow | Bowillia |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 58.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 964 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 9 | 20 |
| Median age | 23 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 362 mm | 369 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.7°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
- Bowillia edges out on average school ICSEA (980 vs 964).
Stow vs Bowillia: common questions
Does Stow or Bowillia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowillia scores 980 vs 964 in Stow. 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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