Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rushes Creek vs Namoi River.

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 questionsRushes Creek vs Namoi River

Common questions

Does Rushes Creek or Namoi River 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

Rushes Creek
Metric
Namoi River

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
2
899
Avg ICSEA
902

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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