Upper Daradgee vs Fitzgerald Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Daradgee (886) sits above Fitzgerald Creek (878). Upper Daradgee skews owner-occupied (89%), Fitzgerald Creek runs more rental-dense (67% owner).
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Upper Daradgee and Fitzgerald Creek side by side
| Measure | Upper Daradgee | Fitzgerald Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 20.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 886 | 878 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 99 | 98 |
| Median age | 51 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 3635 mm | 3635 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.1°C | 31.1°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
- Upper Daradgee edges out on average school ICSEA (886 vs 878). Fitzgerald Creek also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Daradgee vs Fitzgerald Creek: common questions
Does Upper Daradgee or Fitzgerald Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Daradgee scores 886 vs 878 in Fitzgerald 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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