Side by sideSuburb comparison

Elphinstone vs Faraday.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Faraday (1062) sits above Elphinstone (1057).

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

Faraday edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1057).

Common questionsElphinstone vs Faraday

Common questions

Does Elphinstone or Faraday have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Faraday scores 1062 vs 1057 in Elphinstone. 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

Elphinstone
Metric
Faraday

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$263/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$305/wk
$224/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
85.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
981
Population
194
50
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
8
1057
Avg ICSEA
1062

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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