Side by sideSuburb comparison

Downsfield vs Ross Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ross Creek (963) sits above Downsfield (956).

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

Ross Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 956).

Common questionsDownsfield vs Ross Creek

Common questions

Does Downsfield or Ross Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ross Creek scores 963 vs 956 in Downsfield. 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

Downsfield
Metric
Ross Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$295/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$295/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$251/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
22.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
86
Population
46,427
47
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
956
Avg ICSEA
963

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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