Strathlea vs Joyces Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Joyces Creek (1038) sits above Strathlea (1035). Joyces Creek skews owner-occupied (89%), Strathlea runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Strathlea and Joyces Creek side by side
| Measure | Strathlea | Joyces Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 89.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1035 | 1038 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 33 | 20 |
| Median age | 38 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 516 mm | 509 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 29.1°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
- Joyces Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1035). Joyces Creek also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 45%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Strathlea vs Joyces Creek: common questions
Does Strathlea or Joyces Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Joyces Creek scores 1038 vs 1035 in Strathlea. 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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