Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fly Creek vs Darwin River Dam.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Darwin River Dam (947) sits above Fly Creek (932).

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

Darwin River Dam edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 932).

Common questionsFly Creek vs Darwin River Dam

Common questions

Does Fly Creek or Darwin River Dam have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Darwin River Dam scores 947 vs 932 in Fly 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.

The numbers behind the take

Fly Creek
Metric
Darwin River Dam

Price & Market

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

Rental

$80/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$80/wk
$380/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$68/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
189
Population
25,304
38
Median age
66

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
3
932
Avg ICSEA
947

Climate

1705 mm
Annual rainfall
1705 mm
31.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.8°C

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