Shady Creek vs Darnum
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shady Creek (997) sits above Darnum (992).
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Shady Creek and Darnum side by side
| Measure | Shady Creek | Darnum |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 186 | 759 |
| Median age | 42 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 908 mm | 919 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 25.9°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
- Shady Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 992).
Shady Creek vs Darnum: common questions
Does Shady Creek or Darnum have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shady Creek scores 997 vs 992 in Darnum. 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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