Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lakes Creek vs Mount Archer.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lakes Creek (937) sits above Mount Archer (934).

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

Lakes Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (937 vs 934).

Common questionsLakes 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.

The numbers behind the take

Lakes Creek
Metric
Mount Archer

Price & Market

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

Rental

$270/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$270/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
20.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
15
Bike score
5
633
Population
43,828
40
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
937
Avg ICSEA
934

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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