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Stow vs Watchman

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Stow (964) sits above Watchman (961). Stow skews owner-occupied (100%), Watchman runs more rental-dense (67% owner).

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Stow and Watchman side by side

MeasureStowWatchman
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%67.0%
Schools
Schools nearby43
Average ICSEA964961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population931
Median age2346
Climate
Annual rainfall362 mm374 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C31.5°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
Stow edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 961). Stow also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Stow vs Watchman: common questions

Does Stow or Watchman have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Stow scores 964 vs 961 in Watchman. 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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