Brush Creek vs Smithlea
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Smithlea (949) sits above Brush Creek (889). Brush Creek skews owner-occupied (118%), Smithlea runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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| Measure | Brush Creek | Smithlea |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 118.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 889 | 949 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 39 | 41 |
| Median age | 57 | 51 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 580 mm | 594 mm |
| Mean max, January | 33.5°C | 34.0°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
- Smithlea edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 889). Brush Creek also has a higher family-household share (127% vs 100%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Brush Creek vs Smithlea: common questions
Does Brush Creek or Smithlea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Smithlea scores 949 vs 889 in Brush 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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