Side by sideSuburb comparison

Blakebrook vs Fernside.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blakebrook (979) sits above Fernside (944).

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

Blakebrook edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 944).

Common questionsBlakebrook vs Fernside

Common questions

Does Blakebrook or Fernside have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blakebrook scores 979 vs 944 in Fernside. 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

Blakebrook
Metric
Fernside

Price & Market

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

Rental

$310/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$310/wk
$335/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$350/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
24.0%
Renter occupied
33.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
50
132
Population
55
47
Median age
42

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
4
979
Avg ICSEA
944

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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