Caniaba vs Fernside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caniaba (963) sits above Fernside (944).
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Caniaba and Fernside side by side
| Measure | Caniaba | Fernside |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,070,000 | – |
| Median unit | $240,480 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.9% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $620/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $435/wk | $435/wk |
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 944 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 50 |
| Population | 804 | 55 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1123 mm | 1122 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°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
- Caniaba edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 944). Caniaba also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Caniaba vs Fernside: common questions
Does Caniaba or Fernside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caniaba scores 963 vs 944 in Fernside. 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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