Side by sideSuburb comparison

Crib Point vs French Island.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. French Island edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving French Island (1001) sits above Crib Point (989).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

French Island edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 989). Crib Point also has a higher family-household share (70% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsCrib Point vs French Island

Common questions

Does Crib Point or French Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), French Island scores 1001 vs 989 in Crib Point. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Crib Point
Metric
French Island

Price & Market

$835,000
Median house
$590,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

Rent (house / wk)
Rent (unit / wk)
79.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
25
Bike score
5
3,343
Population
141
39
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

10
Schools nearby
20
989
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).