Back Creek vs Mebbin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mebbin (1001) sits above Back Creek (999).
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Back Creek and Mebbin side by side
| Measure | Back Creek | Mebbin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $725/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1344 mm | 1510 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 26.9°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
- Mebbin edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 999).
Back Creek vs Mebbin: common questions
Does Back Creek or Mebbin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mebbin scores 1001 vs 999 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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