Jacob Creek vs Rawson
Rawson scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rawson (960) sits above Jacob Creek (948). Rawson skews owner-occupied (75%), Jacob Creek runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Jacob Creek and Rawson side by side
| Measure | Jacob Creek | Rawson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $358,500 |
| Median unit | – | $171,360 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 960 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 28 | 296 |
| Median age | 58 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 975 mm | 1032 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.1°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
- Rawson edges out on average school ICSEA (960 vs 948). Jacob Creek also has a higher family-household share (113% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Jacob Creek vs Rawson: common questions
Does Jacob Creek or Rawson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rawson scores 960 vs 948 in Jacob 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, Jacob Creek or Rawson?
Rawson 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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