Chelmsford vs Fairdale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Chelmsford (854) sits above Fairdale (851). Fairdale skews owner-occupied (92%), Chelmsford runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Chelmsford and Fairdale side by side
| Measure | Chelmsford | Fairdale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 92.0% |
| Renter occupied | 27.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 854 | 851 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 100 | 48 |
| Median age | 54 | 29 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 666 mm | 668 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.5°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
- Chelmsford edges out on average school ICSEA (854 vs 851). Chelmsford also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Chelmsford vs Fairdale: common questions
Does Chelmsford or Fairdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Chelmsford scores 854 vs 851 in Fairdale. 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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