Chelmsford vs Mp Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mp Creek (870) sits above Chelmsford (854). Mp Creek skews owner-occupied (92%), Chelmsford runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Chelmsford and Mp Creek side by side
| Measure | Chelmsford | Mp Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 854 | 870 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 100 | 29 |
| Median age | 54 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 666 mm | 672 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.3°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
- Mp Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (870 vs 854). Chelmsford also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chelmsford vs Mp Creek: common questions
Does Chelmsford or Mp Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mp Creek scores 870 vs 854 in Chelmsford. 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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