Dry Creek vs Cavan
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Dry Creek (999) sits above Cavan (992). Dry Creek skews owner-occupied (71%), Cavan runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Dry Creek and Cavan side by side
| Measure | Dry Creek | Cavan |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $790/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $360/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 232 | 32 |
| Median age | 35 | 17 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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
- Dry Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (999 vs 992).
Dry Creek vs Cavan: common questions
Does Dry Creek or Cavan have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Dry Creek scores 999 vs 992 in Cavan. 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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