Campbellfield vs Fawkner

Campbellfield (median $678,500) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Fawkner ($801,000).

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Campbellfield and Fawkner side by side

MeasureCampbellfieldFawkner
Price and market
Median house$678,500$801,000
Median unit$253,440$602,500
Renting
House rent–$551/wk
Unit rent–$490/wk
Owner occupied70.0%66.0%
Renter occupied26.0%31.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA9661012
Lifestyle and people
Walk score2288
Transit score00
Bike score55100
Population4,97714,274
Median age3835
Climate
Annual rainfall590 mm581 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C27.0°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

Fawkner scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 88/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fawkner (1012) sits above Campbellfield (966).

For buyers
Campbellfield is the lower entry point at $678,500 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
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
Fawkner edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 966).

Campbellfield vs Fawkner: common questions

Is Campbellfield or Fawkner cheaper to buy in?

Campbellfield has the lower median house price at $678,500, roughly 15% below Fawkner ($801,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Campbellfield or Fawkner have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fawkner scores 1012 vs 966 in Campbellfield. 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, Campbellfield or Fawkner?

Fawkner scores 88/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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.