Side by sideSuburb comparison

Mount Archer vs Lakes Creek.

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 questionsMount Archer vs Lakes Creek

Common questions

Does Mount Archer or Lakes Creek 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

Mount Archer
Metric
Lakes Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
934
Avg ICSEA
937

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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