Side by sideSuburb comparison

Simpkins Creek vs Culmaran Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Simpkins Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Simpkins Creek (868) sits above Culmaran Creek (816). Culmaran Creek skews owner-occupied (78%), Simpkins Creek runs more rental-dense (67% 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

Simpkins Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (868 vs 816). Simpkins Creek also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 89%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsSimpkins Creek vs Culmaran Creek

Common questions

Does Simpkins Creek or Culmaran Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Simpkins Creek scores 868 vs 816 in Culmaran 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

Simpkins Creek
Metric
Culmaran Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$240/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$240/wk
$300/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$174/wk
67.0%
Owner occupied
78.0%
42.0%
Renter occupied
56.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

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Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
28
Population
21
38
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
3
868
Avg ICSEA
816

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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