Side by sideSuburb comparison

Tinderbox vs Howden.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Tinderbox edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tinderbox (1049) sits above Howden (1048).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Tinderbox edges out on average school ICSEA (1049 vs 1048).

Common questionsTinderbox vs Howden

Common questions

Does Tinderbox or Howden have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tinderbox scores 1049 vs 1048 in Howden. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Tinderbox
Metric
Howden

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$375/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$375/wk
$500/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$415/wk
93.0%
Owner occupied
91.0%
3.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
80
392
Population
717
52
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
11
1049
Avg ICSEA
1048

Climate

586 mm
Annual rainfall
586 mm
21.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
21.8°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).