Side by sideSuburb comparison

Larnook vs Back Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Larnook (977) sits above Back Creek (933).

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

Larnook edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 933).

Common questionsLarnook vs Back Creek

Common questions

Does Larnook or Back Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Larnook scores 977 vs 933 in Back 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.

The numbers behind the take

Larnook
Metric
Back Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$310/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$360/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$264/wk
89.0%
Owner occupied
5.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
394
Population
45,938
50
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

16
Schools nearby
18
977
Avg ICSEA
933

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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