Thowgla Valley vs Towong Upper
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Thowgla Valley (989) sits above Towong Upper (975). Towong Upper skews owner-occupied (117%), Thowgla Valley runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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| Measure | Thowgla Valley | Towong Upper |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 117.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 989 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 70 | 37 |
| Median age | 57 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 879 mm | 853 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 31.3°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
- Thowgla Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 975). Towong Upper also has a higher family-household share (108% vs 78%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Thowgla Valley vs Towong Upper: common questions
Does Thowgla Valley or Towong Upper have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Thowgla Valley scores 989 vs 975 in Towong Upper. 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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