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Ultima vs Nowie

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ultima (962) sits above Nowie (954). Ultima skews owner-occupied (79%), Nowie runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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Ultima and Nowie side by side

MeasureUltimaNowie
Renting
Owner occupied79.0%38.0%
Renter occupied15.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1312
Average ICSEA962954
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population17324
Median age5053
Climate
Annual rainfall327 mm320 mm
Mean max, January32.7°C32.9°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
Ultima edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 954). Nowie also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Ultima vs Nowie: common questions

Does Ultima or Nowie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ultima scores 962 vs 954 in Nowie. 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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