Awaba vs Fassifern
Fassifern (median $700,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Awaba ($745,000). Over the past year, Awaba (+1.3%) ran 9.2 percentage points ahead of Fassifern (-7.9%) on house-price growth.
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Awaba and Fassifern side by side
| Measure | Awaba | Fassifern |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $745,000 | $700,000 |
| Median unit | $277,200 | $277,200 |
| House price change, 12 months | +1.3% | -7.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $660/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 89.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 968 | 975 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 30 |
| Bike score | 0 | 90 |
| Population | 430 | 586 |
| Median age | 40 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1066 mm | 1092 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.3°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fassifern (975) sits above Awaba (968). Awaba skews owner-occupied (89%), Fassifern runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
- For buyers
- Fassifern is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 6% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Fassifern delivers the better gross yield (4.90% vs 4.61%), but Awaba has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Fassifern edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 968). Awaba also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Awaba vs Fassifern: common questions
Is Awaba or Fassifern cheaper to buy in?
Fassifern has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 6% below Awaba ($745,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Awaba or Fassifern?
Over the past 12 months, Awaba grew +1.3% vs -7.9% in Fassifern, a gap of 9.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Awaba or Fassifern have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fassifern scores 975 vs 968 in Awaba. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Awaba or Fassifern?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.90% in Fassifern vs 4.61% in Awaba. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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