Upper Lurg vs Upper Ryans Creek
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Ryans Creek (1025) sits above Upper Lurg (1014). Upper Ryans Creek skews owner-occupied (130%), Upper Lurg runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
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Upper Lurg and Upper Ryans Creek side by side
| Measure | Upper Lurg | Upper Ryans Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 65.0% | 130.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1014 | 1025 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 107 | 40 |
| Median age | 50 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 707 mm | 793 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 30.8°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 Ryans Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1014). Upper Ryans Creek also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Upper Lurg vs Upper Ryans Creek: common questions
Does Upper Lurg or Upper Ryans Creek have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Ryans Creek scores 1025 vs 1014 in Upper Lurg. 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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