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
| Measure | Timor West | Bowenvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 33.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 964 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 23 | 209 |
| Median age | 39 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 455 mm | 464 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.7°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.
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