Gowrie vs Isabella Plains
The verdict
Gowrie rates higher for education (70 vs 62). Isabella Plains rates higher for liveability (64 vs 59). Gowrie has a shorter estimated CBD commute (56 vs 62 min). On the separate residential safety score, Isabella Plains rates higher (82 vs 73/100 in Gowrie).
Scores
| Gowrie | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 57 |
| Transport | 51 | 45 |
| Education | 70 | 62 |
| Liveability | 59 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gowrie | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,140 | 4,329 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,674 | $2,131 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.8% | 38.2% |
| Born in Australia | 77.4% | 74.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Gowrie Declining · Isabella Plains Declining
Property
| Gowrie | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gowrie | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 73 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 127 | 185 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 223 | 323 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,752 | 1,640 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gowrie | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,060 | 1,060 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gowrie · Isabella Plains
Transport
| Gowrie | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 23 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 56 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Gowrie | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 1 |
| Parks | 6 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 7 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 68 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 102.2 km | 102.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.7 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.3 km | 9.1 km |
Population & growth
| Gowrie | Isabella Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,140 | 4,329 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,123 | 4,344 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,344 | 3,232 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.14% | 0.09% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gowrie or Isabella Plains?
Isabella Plains has the higher residential safety score (Gowrie 73/100 vs Isabella Plains 82/100).
Which has better schools, Gowrie or Isabella Plains?
Gowrie and Isabella Plains have similar average school ICSEA scores (1060 and 1060).
Which has better public transport, Gowrie or Isabella Plains?
Gowrie has the higher transport score (Gowrie 51/100 vs Isabella Plains 45/100).
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