Bracken Ridge vs Fitzgibbon
Fitzgibbon scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 32/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bracken Ridge (1032) sits above Fitzgibbon (1031). Bracken Ridge skews owner-occupied (73%), Fitzgibbon runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
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Bracken Ridge and Fitzgibbon side by side
| Measure | Bracken Ridge | Fitzgibbon |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $840,000 | – |
| Median unit | $545,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $410/wk | $385/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1032 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 32 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 17,488 | 6,296 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1084 mm | 1071 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.7°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
- Bracken Ridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1032 vs 1031). Bracken Ridge also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bracken Ridge vs Fitzgibbon: common questions
Does Bracken Ridge or Fitzgibbon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bracken Ridge scores 1032 vs 1031 in Fitzgibbon. 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.
Which is more walkable, Bracken Ridge or Fitzgibbon?
Fitzgibbon scores 32/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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