Side by sideSuburb comparison

Borallon vs Fairney View.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Borallon (1017) sits above Fairney View (955). Fairney View skews owner-occupied (90%), Borallon runs more rental-dense (63% owner).

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

Borallon edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 955).

Common questionsBorallon vs Fairney View

Common questions

Does Borallon or Fairney View have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Borallon scores 1017 vs 955 in Fairney View. 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

Borallon
Metric
Fairney View

Price & Market

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

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$305/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
63.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
17.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
Transit score
Bike score
90
Population
221
36
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
5
1017
Avg ICSEA
955

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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