Side by sideSuburb comparison

Maindample vs Howes Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Howes Creek (1042) sits above Maindample (1022).

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

Howes Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1022).

Common questionsMaindample vs Howes Creek

Common questions

Does Maindample or Howes Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Howes Creek scores 1042 vs 1022 in Maindample. 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

Maindample
Metric
Howes Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$273/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$273/wk
$303/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$238/wk
80.0%
Owner occupied
77.0%
8.0%
Renter occupied
23.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
239
Population
67
43
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
2
1022
Avg ICSEA
1042

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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