Side by sideSuburb comparison

Billys Creek vs Marengo.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Marengo (936) sits above Billys Creek (930).

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

Marengo edges out on average school ICSEA (936 vs 930).

Common questionsBillys Creek vs Marengo

Common questions

Does Billys Creek or Marengo have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Marengo scores 936 vs 930 in Billys 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

Billys Creek
Metric
Marengo

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$280/wk
$225/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
79
Population
8
53
Median age
27

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
6
930
Avg ICSEA
936

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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