Side by sideSuburb comparison

Namoi River vs Rushes Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Namoi River (902) sits above Rushes Creek (899). Rushes Creek skews owner-occupied (68%), Namoi River runs more rental-dense (52% owner).

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

Namoi River edges out on average school ICSEA (902 vs 899).

Common questionsNamoi River vs Rushes Creek

Common questions

Does Namoi River or Rushes Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Namoi River scores 902 vs 899 in Rushes 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

Namoi River
Metric
Rushes Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$260/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$260/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$190/wk
52.0%
Owner occupied
68.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
61
Population
98
49
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
3
902
Avg ICSEA
899

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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