Fairbank vs Leongatha North
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leongatha North (1005) sits above Fairbank (1000). Fairbank skews owner-occupied (162%), Leongatha North runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Fairbank and Leongatha North side by side
| Measure | Fairbank | Leongatha North |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 162.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1005 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 52 | 141 |
| Median age | 51 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1023 mm | 968 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.3°C | 24.7°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
- Leongatha North edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1000). Leongatha North also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fairbank vs Leongatha North: common questions
Does Fairbank or Leongatha North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leongatha North scores 1005 vs 1000 in Fairbank. 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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