Side by sideSuburb comparison

Back Creek vs Mebbin.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mebbin (1001) sits above Back Creek (999).

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

Mebbin edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 999).

Common questionsBack 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.

The numbers behind the take

Back Creek
Metric
Mebbin

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
20,083
Population
20,083
47
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
9
999
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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