Town Common vs Rowes Bay
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rowes Bay (944) sits above Town Common (940).
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Town Common and Rowes Bay side by side
| Measure | Town Common | Rowes Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 46.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 30 |
| Population | 3 | 541 |
| Median age | 80 | 69 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1096 mm | 1096 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.7°C | 31.7°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
- Rowes Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 940).
Town Common vs Rowes Bay: common questions
Does Town Common or Rowes Bay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rowes Bay scores 944 vs 940 in Town Common. 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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