Carrick vs Six Mile Flat
Six Mile Flat scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrick (972) sits above Six Mile Flat (970).
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Carrick and Six Mile Flat side by side
| Measure | Carrick | Six Mile Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 97.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 164 | – |
| Median age | 56 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 609 mm | 600 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.3°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
- Carrick edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 970).
Carrick vs Six Mile Flat: common questions
Does Carrick or Six Mile Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrick scores 972 vs 970 in Six Mile Flat. 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, Carrick or Six Mile Flat?
Six Mile Flat scores 10/100 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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