Axedale vs Fosterville
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Axedale (1020) sits above Fosterville (1018). Axedale skews owner-occupied (91%), Fosterville runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Axedale and Fosterville side by side
| Measure | Axedale | Fosterville |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 80.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 12.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 1020 | 1018 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 90 | 0 |
| Population | 984 | 57 |
| Median age | 37 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 486 mm | 478 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 30.6°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
- Axedale edges out on average school ICSEA (1020 vs 1018). Axedale also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Axedale vs Fosterville: common questions
Does Axedale or Fosterville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Axedale scores 1020 vs 1018 in Fosterville. 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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