Side by sideSuburb comparison

Balickera vs Ferodale.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Ferodale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ferodale (1010) sits above Balickera (1001).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Ferodale edges out on average school ICSEA (1010 vs 1001). Balickera also has a higher family-household share (125% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsBalickera vs Ferodale

Common questions

Does Balickera or Ferodale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ferodale scores 1010 vs 1001 in Balickera. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Balickera
Metric
Ferodale

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$420/wk
$100/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
85.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
18
Population
98
37
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
4
1001
Avg ICSEA
1010

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).