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Back Creek vs Upper Horton

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Back Creek (916) sits above Upper Horton (915).

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Back Creek and Upper Horton side by side

MeasureBack CreekUpper Horton
Renting
House rent$500/wk$335/wk
Unit rent$300/wk–
Owner occupied–65.0%
Renter occupied–14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby13
Average ICSEA916915
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–138
Median age–48
Climate
Annual rainfall839 mm744 mm
Mean max, January32.3°C33.0°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
Back Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (916 vs 915).

Back Creek vs Upper Horton: common questions

Does Back Creek or Upper Horton have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Back Creek scores 916 vs 915 in Upper Horton. 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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