Creswick North vs Allendale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Allendale (996) sits above Creswick North (995). Allendale skews owner-occupied (93%), Creswick North runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Creswick North and Allendale side by side

MeasureCreswick NorthAllendale
Renting
Owner occupied76.0%93.0%
Renter occupied–5.0%
Schools
Schools nearby517
Average ICSEA995996
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population55185
Median age2748
Climate
Annual rainfall677 mm629 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.5°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
Allendale edges out on average school ICSEA (996 vs 995). Creswick North also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Creswick North vs Allendale: common questions

Does Creswick North or Allendale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Allendale scores 996 vs 995 in Creswick North. 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.