Allendale vs Creswick North
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allendale (996) sits above Creswick North (995). Allendale skews owner-occupied (93%), Creswick North runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
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Allendale and Creswick North side by side
| Measure | Allendale | Creswick North |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 996 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 185 | 55 |
| Median age | 48 | 27 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 629 mm | 677 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.4°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
- Allendale edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 995). Creswick North also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Allendale vs Creswick North: common questions
Does Allendale or Creswick North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allendale scores 996 vs 995 in Creswick North. 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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