Side by sideSuburb comparison

Jay Creek vs Araluen.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Jay Creek (953) sits above Araluen (904).

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

Jay Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 904).

Common questionsJay Creek vs Araluen

Common questions

Does Jay Creek or Araluen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Jay Creek scores 953 vs 904 in Araluen. 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

Jay Creek
Metric
Araluen

Price & Market

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

Rental

$75/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$390/wk
$64/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$440/wk
Owner occupied
55.0%
Renter occupied
39.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
14,676
Population
2,673
29
Median age
34

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
15
953
Avg ICSEA
904

Climate

302 mm
Annual rainfall
302 mm
36.2°C
Mean max (Jan)
36.2°C

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