Hartley vs Red Creek
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).
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Hartley and Red Creek side by side
| Measure | Hartley | Red Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $900/wk |
| Owner occupied | 102.0% | 74.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1035 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 149 | 145 |
| Median age | 50 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 399 mm | 511 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.2°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
- Red Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1025).
Hartley 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.
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