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Dows Creek vs Septimus

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dows Creek (942) sits above Septimus (937).

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Dows Creek and Septimus side by side

MeasureDows CreekSeptimus
Renting
Owner occupied71.0%78.0%
Renter occupied6.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby65
Average ICSEA942937
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population146120
Median age4147
Climate
Annual rainfall1710 mm1406 mm
Mean max, January31.4°C31.7°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
Dows Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 937). Septimus also has a higher family-household share (94% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Dows Creek vs Septimus: common questions

Does Dows Creek or Septimus have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dows Creek scores 942 vs 937 in Septimus. 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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