Fairbank vs Wild Dog Valley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairbank (1000) sits above Wild Dog Valley (989).

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Fairbank and Wild Dog Valley side by side

MeasureFairbankWild Dog Valley
Renting
Owner occupied162.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby714
Average ICSEA1000989
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population52–
Median age51–
Climate
Annual rainfall1023 mm1019 mm
Mean max, January24.3°C24.5°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 989).

Fairbank vs Wild Dog Valley: common questions

Does Fairbank or Wild Dog Valley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairbank scores 1000 vs 989 in Wild Dog Valley. 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.