Fly Creek vs Hughes
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hughes (965) sits above Fly Creek (932). Hughes skews owner-occupied (100%), Fly Creek runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Fly Creek and Hughes side by side
| Measure | Fly Creek | Hughes |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $277/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 965 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 189 | 73 |
| Median age | 38 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1758 mm | 1753 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.7°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
- Hughes edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 932). Hughes also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 85%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fly Creek vs Hughes: common questions
Does Fly Creek or Hughes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hughes scores 965 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.
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