Fly Creek vs Tumbling Waters
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tumbling Waters (945) sits above Fly Creek (932).
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Fly Creek and Tumbling Waters side by side
| Measure | Fly Creek | Tumbling Waters |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $80/wk | $80/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $350/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | 945 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 189 | 254 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1758 mm | 1752 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.6°C | 32.6°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
- Tumbling Waters edges out on average school ICSEA (945 vs 932). Fly Creek also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fly Creek vs Tumbling Waters: common questions
Does Fly Creek or Tumbling Waters have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tumbling Waters scores 945 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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