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Shady Creek vs Willow Grove

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Shady Creek (997) sits above Willow Grove (960).

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Shady Creek and Willow Grove side by side

MeasureShady CreekWillow Grove
Renting
Owner occupied84.0%85.0%
Renter occupied4.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA997960
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population186654
Median age4242
Climate
Annual rainfall908 mm883 mm
Mean max, January26.1°C26.1°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 960).

Shady Creek vs Willow Grove: common questions

Does Shady Creek or Willow Grove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Shady Creek scores 997 vs 960 in Willow Grove. 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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