Icy Creek vs Neerim North
Icy Creek scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Neerim North (1013) sits above Icy Creek (1007). Icy Creek skews owner-occupied (115%), Neerim North runs more rental-dense (88% owner).
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Icy Creek and Neerim North side by side
| Measure | Icy Creek | Neerim North |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 115.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1013 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 28 | 41 |
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1154 mm | 1134 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.7°C | 25.3°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
- Neerim North edges out on average school ICSEA (1013 vs 1007). Neerim North also has a higher family-household share (69% vs 38%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Icy Creek vs Neerim North: common questions
Does Icy Creek or Neerim North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Neerim North scores 1013 vs 1007 in Icy Creek. 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.
Which is more walkable, Icy Creek or Neerim North?
Icy Creek scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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