Timor West vs Bowenvale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bowenvale (964) sits above Timor West (917). Bowenvale skews owner-occupied (86%), Timor West runs more rental-dense (33% owner).

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Timor West and Bowenvale side by side

MeasureTimor WestBowenvale
Renting
Owner occupied33.0%86.0%
Renter occupied–7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby24
Average ICSEA917964
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population23209
Median age3946
Climate
Annual rainfall455 mm464 mm
Mean max, January29.7°C29.7°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
Bowenvale edges out on average school ICSEA (964 vs 917). Timor West also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Timor West vs Bowenvale: common questions

Does Timor West or Bowenvale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bowenvale scores 964 vs 917 in Timor West. 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.