Roger River vs Edith Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Roger River (909) sits above Edith Creek (886). Roger River skews owner-occupied (83%), Edith Creek runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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Roger River and Edith Creek side by side
| Measure | Roger River | Edith Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $180/wk | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 44.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 8 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 886 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 51 | 116 |
| Median age | 35 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1295 mm | 1158 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.3°C | 21.4°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
- Roger River edges out on average school ICSEA (909 vs 886). Edith Creek also has a higher family-household share (90% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Roger River vs Edith Creek: common questions
Does Roger River or Edith Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Roger River scores 909 vs 886 in Edith 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.
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