Gum Creek vs Farrell Flat
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gum Creek (1005) sits above Farrell Flat (1001). Farrell Flat skews owner-occupied (77%), Gum Creek runs more rental-dense (25% owner).
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Gum Creek and Farrell Flat side by side
| Measure | Gum Creek | Farrell Flat |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $200/wk |
| Owner occupied | 25.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 30 | 201 |
| Median age | 38 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 443 mm | 470 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.2°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
- Gum Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1001). Farrell Flat also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 33%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Gum Creek vs Farrell Flat: common questions
Does Gum Creek or Farrell Flat have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gum Creek scores 1005 vs 1001 in Farrell Flat. 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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