Chum Creek vs Tarrawarra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarrawarra (963) sits above Chum Creek (953).
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Chum Creek and Tarrawarra side by side
| Measure | Chum Creek | Tarrawarra |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $712,500 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 981 | 81 |
| Median age | 45 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1065 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 27.9°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
- Tarrawarra edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 953).
Chum Creek vs Tarrawarra: common questions
Does Chum Creek or Tarrawarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarrawarra scores 963 vs 953 in Chum Creek. 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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