Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mortons Creek vs Cairncross.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cairncross (941) sits above Mortons Creek (935).

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

Cairncross edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 935).

Common questionsMortons Creek vs Cairncross

Common questions

Does Mortons Creek or Cairncross have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cairncross scores 941 vs 935 in Mortons 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

Mortons Creek
Metric
Cairncross

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
12.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
309
Population
15,054
47
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
8
935
Avg ICSEA
941

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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