Beechmont vs Ferny Glen
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Beechmont (1039) sits above Ferny Glen (1021). Beechmont skews owner-occupied (90%), Ferny Glen runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Beechmont and Ferny Glen side by side
| Measure | Beechmont | Ferny Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1039 | 1021 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 848 | 91 |
| Median age | 51 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1173 mm | 1064 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.9°C | 28.8°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
- Beechmont edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1021). Beechmont also has a higher family-household share (77% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Beechmont vs Ferny Glen: common questions
Does Beechmont or Ferny Glen have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Beechmont scores 1039 vs 1021 in Ferny Glen. 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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