Possum Creek vs Newrybar

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Newrybar (1073) sits above Possum Creek (1069).

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Possum Creek and Newrybar side by side

MeasurePossum CreekNewrybar
Renting
House rent$1000/wk$1000/wk
Owner occupied74.0%69.0%
Renter occupied20.0%22.0%
Schools
Schools nearby86
Average ICSEA10691073
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population277532
Median age4547
Climate
Annual rainfall1687 mm1723 mm
Mean max, January28.6°C28.3°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

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
Newrybar edges out on average school ICSEA (1073 vs 1069). Newrybar also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 69%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Possum Creek vs Newrybar: common questions

Does Possum Creek or Newrybar have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Newrybar scores 1073 vs 1069 in Possum 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.