Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wilby vs Boweya.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Boweya (992) sits above Wilby (989). Wilby skews owner-occupied (95%), Boweya runs more rental-dense (62% owner).

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

Boweya edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 989).

Common questionsWilby vs Boweya

Common questions

Does Wilby or Boweya have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Boweya scores 992 vs 989 in Wilby. 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

Wilby
Metric
Boweya

Price & Market

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

Rental

$150/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$130/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
95.0%
Owner occupied
62.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
192
Population
51
47
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
20
989
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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