Side by sideSuburb comparison

Eight Mile Plains vs Fruitgrove.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eight Mile Plains (1060) sits above Fruitgrove (1029).

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

Eight Mile Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1029).

Common questionsEight Mile Plains vs Fruitgrove

Common questions

Does Eight Mile Plains or Fruitgrove have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eight Mile Plains scores 1060 vs 1029 in Fruitgrove. 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

Eight Mile Plains
Metric
Fruitgrove

Price & Market

$1,410,000
Median house
$607,000
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$665/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
63.0%
Owner occupied
34.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

44
Walk score
0
Transit score
100
Bike score
15,326
Population
36
Median age

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1060
Avg ICSEA
1029

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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