Brierfield vs Fernmount
Fernmount (median $1,120,000) is roughly 32% cheaper to buy into than Brierfield ($1,650,000).
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Brierfield and Fernmount side by side
| Measure | Brierfield | Fernmount |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,650,000 | $1,120,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +12.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $645/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1014 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 322 | 444 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1492 mm | 1502 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.2°C | 28.5°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernmount (1024) sits above Brierfield (1014).
- For buyers
- Fernmount is the lower entry point at $1,120,000 median, 32% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Fernmount offers the higher gross rental yield (2.99% vs 2.03%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fernmount edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1014).
Brierfield vs Fernmount: common questions
Is Brierfield or Fernmount cheaper to buy in?
Fernmount has the lower median house price at $1,120,000, roughly 32% below Brierfield ($1,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Brierfield or Fernmount have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernmount scores 1024 vs 1014 in Brierfield. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Brierfield or Fernmount?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.99% in Fernmount vs 2.03% in Brierfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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