Side by sideSuburb comparison

Towallum vs Lowanna.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lowanna (919) sits above Towallum (893).

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

Lowanna edges out on average school ICSEA (919 vs 893).

Common questionsTowallum vs Lowanna

Common questions

Does Towallum or Lowanna have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lowanna scores 919 vs 893 in Towallum. 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

Towallum
Metric
Lowanna

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
31,079
Population
359
45
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
9
893
Avg ICSEA
919

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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