Forest Creek vs Lower Daintree
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lower Daintree (925) sits above Forest Creek (920). Forest Creek skews owner-occupied (94%), Lower Daintree runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Forest Creek and Lower Daintree side by side
| Measure | Forest Creek | Lower Daintree |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 925 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 136 | 83 |
| Median age | 49 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3406 mm | 3162 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.3°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
- Lower Daintree edges out on average school ICSEA (925 vs 920). Lower Daintree also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 57%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Forest Creek vs Lower Daintree: common questions
Does Forest Creek or Lower Daintree have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lower Daintree scores 925 vs 920 in Forest 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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