Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hartley vs Red Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Red Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Red Creek (1035) sits above Hartley (1025). Hartley skews owner-occupied (102%), Red Creek runs more rental-dense (74% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Red Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1025).

Common questionsHartley vs Red Creek

Common questions

Does Hartley or Red Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Red Creek scores 1035 vs 1025 in Hartley. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hartley
Metric
Red Creek

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$225/wk
102.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
149
Population
145
50
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
16
1025
Avg ICSEA
1035

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).