Caringal vs Jacob Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jacob Creek (948) sits above Caringal (944). Caringal skews owner-occupied (200%), Jacob Creek runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Caringal and Jacob Creek side by side
| Measure | Caringal | Jacob Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 200.0% | 50.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 944 | 948 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 0 |
| Population | 16 | 28 |
| Median age | 64 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 953 mm | 975 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.7°C | 25.3°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
- Jacob Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 944). Jacob Creek also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 100%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caringal vs Jacob Creek: common questions
Does Caringal or Jacob Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jacob Creek scores 948 vs 944 in Caringal. 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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