Goughs Bay vs Howes Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Howes Creek (1042) sits above Goughs Bay (1002).
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| Measure | Goughs Bay | Howes Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 328 | 67 |
| Median age | 57 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 805 mm | 727 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.4°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
- Howes Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1002). Howes Creek also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Goughs Bay vs Howes Creek: common questions
Does Goughs Bay or Howes Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Howes Creek scores 1042 vs 1002 in Goughs Bay. 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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