Side by sideSuburb comparison

Thomson Brook vs Charley Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Charley Creek (989) sits above Thomson Brook (973).

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

Charley Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (989 vs 973).

Common questionsThomson Brook vs Charley Creek

Common questions

Does Thomson Brook or Charley Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Charley Creek scores 989 vs 973 in Thomson Brook. 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

Thomson Brook
Metric
Charley Creek

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$300/wk
$200/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$230/wk
68.0%
Owner occupied
60.0%
9.0%
Renter occupied
40.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
89
Population
68
56
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
2
973
Avg ICSEA
989

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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