Swan Creek vs Grafton West
Grafton West scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Swan Creek (930) sits above Grafton West (926).
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Swan Creek and Grafton West side by side
| Measure | Swan Creek | Grafton West |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $520/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $415/wk |
| Owner occupied | 62.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 12 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 926 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 40 |
| Population | 106 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1002 mm | 982 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°C | 30.4°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
- Swan Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (930 vs 926).
Swan Creek vs Grafton West: common questions
Does Swan Creek or Grafton West have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Swan Creek scores 930 vs 926 in Grafton West. 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.
Which is more walkable, Swan Creek or Grafton West?
Grafton West scores 16/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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