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Talmalmo vs Bowna

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowna (1004) sits above Talmalmo (987). Bowna skews owner-occupied (63%), Talmalmo runs more rental-dense (50% owner).

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Talmalmo and Bowna side by side

MeasureTalmalmoBowna
Renting
House rent$543/wk–
Unit rent$380/wk–
Owner occupied50.0%63.0%
Renter occupied15.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby207
Average ICSEA9871004
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population44115
Median age5740
Climate
Annual rainfall809 mm681 mm
Mean max, January31.4°C31.6°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
Bowna edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 987). Bowna also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 35%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Talmalmo vs Bowna: common questions

Does Talmalmo or Bowna have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowna scores 1004 vs 987 in Talmalmo. 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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