Forest Creek vs Upper Daintree
Forest Creek skews owner-occupied (94%), Upper Daintree runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Forest Creek and Upper Daintree side by side
| Measure | Forest Creek | Upper Daintree |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 920 | 920 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 136 | 21 |
| Median age | 49 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3406 mm | 2918 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 32.1°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
- Upper Daintree has a heavier family-household mix (100% vs 57%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
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