Side by sideSuburb comparison

Jarra Creek vs Silky Oak.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jarra Creek (939) sits above Silky Oak (935). Jarra Creek skews owner-occupied (83%), Silky Oak runs more rental-dense (73% 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

Jarra Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (939 vs 935). Silky Oak also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsJarra Creek vs Silky Oak

Common questions

Does Jarra Creek or Silky Oak have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jarra Creek scores 939 vs 935 in Silky Oak. 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

Jarra Creek
Metric
Silky Oak

Price & Market

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

Rental

$250/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$250/wk
$278/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
73.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
20.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
105
Population
178
49
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
4
939
Avg ICSEA
935

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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