Derriwong vs Fairholme.
Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Fairholme edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairholme (913) sits above Derriwong (904). Derriwong skews owner-occupied (79%), Fairholme runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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
Fairholme edges out on average school ICSEA (913 vs 904). Fairholme also has a higher family-household share (107% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Does Derriwong or Fairholme have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairholme scores 913 vs 904 in Derriwong. 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
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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