Back Creek vs Mole River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mole River (921) sits above Back Creek (918).
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Back Creek and Mole River side by side
| Measure | Back Creek | Mole River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 921 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 89 |
| Median age | – | 61 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 725 mm | 717 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.4°C | 30.5°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
- Mole River edges out on average school ICSEA (921 vs 918).
Back Creek vs Mole River: common questions
Does Back Creek or Mole River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mole River scores 921 vs 918 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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