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Fairbank vs Ranceby

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairbank (1000) sits above Ranceby (984). Fairbank skews owner-occupied (162%), Ranceby runs more rental-dense (103% owner).

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Fairbank and Ranceby side by side

MeasureFairbankRanceby
Renting
Owner occupied162.0%103.0%
Renter occupied–21.0%
Schools
Schools nearby74
Average ICSEA1000984
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5283
Median age5151
Climate
Annual rainfall1023 mm1078 mm
Mean max, January24.3°C24.0°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
Fairbank edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 984). Ranceby also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Fairbank vs Ranceby: common questions

Does Fairbank or Ranceby have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairbank scores 1000 vs 984 in Ranceby. 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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