Duck Creek vs Haystack
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Haystack (842) sits above Duck Creek (784). Haystack skews owner-occupied (100%), Duck Creek runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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| Measure | Duck Creek | Haystack |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 784 | 842 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 50 | 3 |
| Median age | 51 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 988 mm | 961 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°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
- Haystack edges out on average school ICSEA (842 vs 784). Haystack also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Duck Creek vs Haystack: common questions
Does Duck Creek or Haystack have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Haystack scores 842 vs 784 in Duck Creek. 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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