Steels Creek vs Tarrawarra

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Steels Creek (1007) sits above Tarrawarra (963).

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Steels Creek and Tarrawarra side by side

MeasureSteels CreekTarrawarra
Renting
Owner occupied94.0%91.0%
Renter occupied3.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby208
Average ICSEA1007963
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population27681
Median age4854
Climate
Annual rainfall860 mm786 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C27.9°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
Steels Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 963). Steels Creek also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Steels Creek vs Tarrawarra: common questions

Does Steels Creek or Tarrawarra have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Steels Creek scores 1007 vs 963 in Tarrawarra. 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.