Upper Ryans Creek vs Upper Lurg
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 Ryans Creek and Upper Lurg side by side
| Measure | Upper Ryans Creek | Upper Lurg |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 130.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1025 | 1014 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 40 | 107 |
| Median age | 59 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 793 mm | 707 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 31.2°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 Ryans Creek vs Upper Lurg: common questions
Does Upper Ryans Creek or Upper Lurg 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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