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Back Creek vs Larnook

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Larnook (977) sits above Back Creek (933).

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Back Creek and Larnook side by side

MeasureBack CreekLarnook
Renting
House rent$620/wk$620/wk
Unit rent$435/wk$435/wk
Owner occupied–89.0%
Renter occupied–5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1816
Average ICSEA933977
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–394
Median age–50
Climate
Annual rainfall1208 mm1245 mm
Mean max, January29.3°C29.3°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
Larnook edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 933).

Back Creek vs Larnook: common questions

Does Back Creek or Larnook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Larnook scores 977 vs 933 in Back Creek. 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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