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Balickera vs Ferodale

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

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Balickera and Ferodale side by side

MeasureBalickeraFerodale
Renting
House rent$600/wk$673/wk
Unit rent$525/wk–
Owner occupied–85.0%
Schools
Schools nearby44
Average ICSEA10011010
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population1898
Median age3743
Climate
Annual rainfall1066 mm1090 mm
Mean max, January29.3°C29.0°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
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.

Balickera 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.

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