Scrub Creek vs Cressbrook
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Scrub Creek (958) sits above Cressbrook (957). Cressbrook skews owner-occupied (71%), Scrub Creek runs more rental-dense (27% owner).
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Scrub Creek and Cressbrook side by side
| Measure | Scrub Creek | Cressbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 27.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 958 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 33 | 121 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 758 mm | 783 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.5°C | 31.2°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
- Scrub Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (958 vs 957). Scrub Creek also has a higher family-household share (109% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Scrub Creek vs Cressbrook: common questions
Does Scrub Creek or Cressbrook have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Scrub Creek scores 958 vs 957 in Cressbrook. 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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