Side by sideSuburb comparison

Black Creek vs Herons Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Herons Creek (944) sits above Black Creek (939).

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

Herons Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 939).

Common questionsBlack Creek vs Herons Creek

Common questions

Does Black Creek or Herons Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Herons Creek scores 944 vs 939 in Black 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

Black Creek
Metric
Herons Creek

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)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
76.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,031
Population
246
54
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
12
939
Avg ICSEA
944

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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