Arthurs Creek vs Yan Yean
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Arthurs Creek (1052) sits above Yan Yean (1038). Arthurs Creek skews owner-occupied (85%), Yan Yean runs more rental-dense (73% owner).
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| Measure | Arthurs Creek | Yan Yean |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 73.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1052 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 478 | 246 |
| Median age | 52 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 702 mm | 684 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.5°C | 27.2°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
- Arthurs Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1052 vs 1038).
Arthurs Creek vs Yan Yean: common questions
Does Arthurs Creek or Yan Yean have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Arthurs Creek scores 1052 vs 1038 in Yan Yean. 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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