Croftby vs Wallaces Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wallaces Creek (983) sits above Croftby (979). Wallaces Creek skews owner-occupied (113%), Croftby runs more rental-dense (81% owner).
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Croftby and Wallaces Creek side by side
| Measure | Croftby | Wallaces Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 81.0% | 113.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 983 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 129 | 74 |
| Median age | 53 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 878 mm | 807 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°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
- Wallaces Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (983 vs 979). Croftby also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Croftby vs Wallaces Creek: common questions
Does Croftby or Wallaces Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wallaces Creek scores 983 vs 979 in Croftby. 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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