Side by sideSuburb comparison

Charley Creek vs Lowden.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Charley Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charley Creek (989) sits above Lowden (965). Lowden skews owner-occupied (78%), Charley Creek runs more rental-dense (60% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Charley Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 965).

Common questionsCharley Creek vs Lowden

Common questions

Does Charley Creek or Lowden have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charley Creek scores 989 vs 965 in Lowden. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Charley Creek
Metric
Lowden

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$255/wk
$230/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$255/wk
60.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
40.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
68
Population
165
49
Median age
57

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
989
Avg ICSEA
965

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).