Fairbank vs Mount Eccles South

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Eccles South (1005) sits above Fairbank (1000).

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Fairbank and Mount Eccles South side by side

MeasureFairbankMount Eccles South
Renting
Owner occupied162.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby75
Average ICSEA10001005
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population52–
Median age51–
Climate
Annual rainfall1023 mm966 mm
Mean max, January24.3°C24.8°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
Mount Eccles South edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 1000).

Fairbank vs Mount Eccles South: common questions

Does Fairbank or Mount Eccles South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Eccles South 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.