Lakes Creek vs Mount Archer
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lakes Creek (937) sits above Mount Archer (934).
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Lakes Creek and Mount Archer side by side
| Measure | Lakes Creek | Mount Archer |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $380,000 | – |
| Median unit | $175,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 937 | 934 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 15 | 5 |
| Population | 633 | – |
| Median age | 40 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 944 mm | 944 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.3°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
- Lakes Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 934).
Lakes Creek vs Mount Archer: common questions
Does Lakes Creek or Mount Archer have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lakes Creek scores 937 vs 934 in Mount Archer. 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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