Mountain Creek vs Sippy Downs
The verdict
Mountain Creek rates higher for liveability (84 vs 73). Mountain Creek is closer to the coast (3.2 km vs 5.3 km).
Scores
Mountain CreekSippy Downs
| Mountain Creek | Sippy Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 52 |
| Transport | 29 | 26 |
| Education | 61 | 58 |
| Liveability | 84 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mountain Creek | Sippy Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,950 | 11,544 |
| Median age | 37 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,911 | $1,484 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.5% | 31.0% |
| Born in Australia | 71.9% | 69.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Mountain Creek — · Sippy Downs —
Property
| Mountain Creek | Sippy Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $800 | $800 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mountain Creek | Sippy Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 368 | 372 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 192 | 191 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,352 | 5,352 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mountain Creek | Sippy Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 3 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,046 | 1,065 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mountain Creek · Sippy Downs
Transport
| Mountain Creek | Sippy Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 29 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 223 | 217 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 13.9 km | 12.2 km |
Liveability
| Mountain Creek | Sippy Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 34 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.2 km | 5.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 85.7 km | 83.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 6.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 4.2 km |
Population & growth
| Mountain Creek | Sippy Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 11,950 | 11,544 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,217 | 12,516 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.55% | 2.04% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mountain Creek or Sippy Downs?
Mountain Creek and Sippy Downs have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Mountain Creek or Sippy Downs?
Sippy Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Mountain Creek 1046 vs Sippy Downs 1065; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mountain Creek or Sippy Downs?
Mountain Creek has the higher transport score (Mountain Creek 29/100 vs Sippy Downs 26/100).
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