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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| Measure | Captain Creek | Mount Tom |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 909 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 452 | 44 |
| Median age | 49 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1088 mm | 1068 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 31.0°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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