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Back Creek vs Tyalgum

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tyalgum (1003) sits above Back Creek (999).

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Back Creek and Tyalgum side by side

MeasureBack CreekTyalgum
Price and market
Median house–$1,066,000
Median unit–$274,320
Renting
House rent$725/wk$725/wk
Owner occupied–77.0%
Renter occupied–21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby919
Average ICSEA9991003
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–521
Median age–46
Climate
Annual rainfall1344 mm1408 mm
Mean max, January28.9°C29.6°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
Tyalgum edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 999).

Back Creek vs Tyalgum: common questions

Does Back Creek or Tyalgum have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tyalgum scores 1003 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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