Tyalgum vs Back Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tyalgum (1003) sits above Back Creek (999).
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Tyalgum and Back Creek side by side
| Measure | Tyalgum | Back Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,066,000 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $725/wk |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 19 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1003 | 999 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 521 | – |
| Median age | 46 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1408 mm | 1344 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 28.9°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
- Tyalgum edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 999).
Tyalgum vs Back Creek: common questions
Does Tyalgum or Back Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tyalgum scores 1003 vs 999 in Back 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.
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