Towrang vs Carrick
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrick (972) sits above Towrang (970). Carrick skews owner-occupied (97%), Towrang runs more rental-dense (86% owner).
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Towrang and Carrick side by side
| Measure | Towrang | Carrick |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 97.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 161 | 164 |
| Median age | 52 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 600 mm | 609 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 28.0°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
- Carrick edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 970). Carrick also has a higher family-household share (95% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Towrang vs Carrick: common questions
Does Towrang or Carrick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrick scores 972 vs 970 in Towrang. 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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