Carbine Creek vs The Gemfields
The Gemfields scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carbine Creek (932) sits above The Gemfields (884).
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Carbine Creek and The Gemfields side by side
| Measure | Carbine Creek | The Gemfields |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 884 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 33 | – |
| Median age | 34 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 516 mm | 580 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.6°C | 34.6°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
- Carbine Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (932 vs 884).
Carbine Creek vs The Gemfields: common questions
Does Carbine Creek or The Gemfields have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carbine Creek scores 932 vs 884 in The Gemfields. 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.
Which is more walkable, Carbine Creek or The Gemfields?
The Gemfields scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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