Side by sideSuburb comparison

Arumbera vs Jay Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jay Creek (953) sits above Arumbera (871).

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

Jay Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 871).

Common questionsArumbera vs Jay Creek

Common questions

Does Arumbera or Jay Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jay Creek scores 953 vs 871 in Arumbera. 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

Arumbera
Metric
Jay Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$75/wk
$100/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$64/wk
20.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
5
Bike score
0
257
Population
14,676
38
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
2
871
Avg ICSEA
953

Climate

302 mm
Annual rainfall
302 mm
36.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
36.2°C

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