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Captain Creek vs Mount Tom

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Captain Creek (1005) sits above Mount Tom (909).

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Captain Creek and Mount Tom side by side

MeasureCaptain CreekMount Tom
Renting
Owner occupied85.0%89.0%
Renter occupied4.0%28.0%
Schools
Schools nearby32
Average ICSEA1005909
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population45244
Median age4956
Climate
Annual rainfall1088 mm1068 mm
Mean max, January30.2°C31.0°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
Captain Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 909).

Captain Creek vs Mount Tom: common questions

Does Captain Creek or Mount Tom have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Captain Creek scores 1005 vs 909 in Mount Tom. 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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