Benholme vs Dows Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Benholme (947) sits above Dows Creek (942). Benholme skews owner-occupied (96%), Dows Creek runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
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Benholme and Dows Creek side by side
| Measure | Benholme | Dows Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 96.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 20 | 0 |
| Population | 81 | 146 |
| Median age | 50 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1475 mm | 1710 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.4°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
- Benholme edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 942). Dows Creek also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Benholme vs Dows Creek: common questions
Does Benholme or Dows Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Benholme scores 947 vs 942 in Dows 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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