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Burcher vs Fairholme

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burcher (915) sits above Fairholme (913).

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Burcher and Fairholme side by side

MeasureBurcherFairholme
Renting
House rent$480/wk$420/wk
Owner occupied41.0%47.0%
Renter occupied21.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby15
Average ICSEA915913
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population8243
Median age4638
Climate
Annual rainfall472 mm441 mm
Mean max, January34.3°C34.5°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

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
Burcher edges out on average school ICSEA (915 vs 913). Fairholme also has a higher family-household share (107% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Burcher vs Fairholme: common questions

Does Burcher or Fairholme have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burcher scores 915 vs 913 in Fairholme. 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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