Side by sideSuburb comparison

Black Creek vs Darlow.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black Creek (939) sits above Darlow (913).

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

Black Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 913).

Common questionsBlack Creek vs Darlow

Common questions

Does Black Creek or Darlow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black Creek scores 939 vs 913 in Darlow. 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
Darlow

Price & Market

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

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$170/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
36.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,622
Population
30
47
Median age
61

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
19
939
Avg ICSEA
913

Climate

585 mm
Annual rainfall
585 mm
31.1°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.1°C

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