Side by sideSuburb comparison

Reedy Creek vs Blackford.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Reedy Creek (979) sits above Blackford (972). Reedy Creek skews owner-occupied (68%), Blackford runs more rental-dense (45% 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

Reedy Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 972). Blackford also has a higher family-household share (109% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsReedy Creek vs Blackford

Common questions

Does Reedy Creek or Blackford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Reedy Creek scores 979 vs 972 in Blackford. 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

Reedy Creek
Metric
Blackford

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$216/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$150/wk
68.0%
Owner occupied
45.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
27.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
94
Population
35
42
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
979
Avg ICSEA
972

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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