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Cushnie vs Fairdale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cushnie (877) sits above Fairdale (851). Fairdale skews owner-occupied (92%), Cushnie runs more rental-dense (72% owner).

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Cushnie and Fairdale side by side

MeasureCushnieFairdale
Renting
Owner occupied72.0%92.0%
Renter occupied18.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby611
Average ICSEA877851
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population14548
Median age4829
Climate
Annual rainfall683 mm668 mm
Mean max, January31.0°C31.5°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
Cushnie edges out on average school ICSEA (877 vs 851).

Cushnie vs Fairdale: common questions

Does Cushnie or Fairdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cushnie scores 877 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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