Willow Creek vs Back Valley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Willow Creek (1002) sits above Back Valley (1001).
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Willow Creek and Back Valley side by side
| Measure | Willow Creek | Back Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | $207/wk | $310/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 48 | 176 |
| Median age | 36 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 815 mm | 723 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.8°C | 24.3°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
- Willow Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 1001). Back Valley also has a higher family-household share (80% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Willow Creek vs Back Valley: common questions
Does Willow Creek or Back Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Willow Creek scores 1002 vs 1001 in Back Valley. 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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