Side by sideSuburb comparison

Black River vs Crayfish Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Crayfish Creek (920) sits above Black River (895).

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

Crayfish Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (920 vs 895).

Common questionsBlack River vs Crayfish Creek

Common questions

Does Black River or Crayfish Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Crayfish Creek scores 920 vs 895 in Black River. 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 River
Metric
Crayfish Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$230/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$230/wk
$196/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
72.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,968
Population
68
46
Median age
58

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
13
895
Avg ICSEA
920

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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