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Fairdale vs Leafdale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairdale (851) sits above Leafdale (845). Leafdale skews owner-occupied (125%), Fairdale runs more rental-dense (92% owner).

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Fairdale and Leafdale side by side

MeasureFairdaleLeafdale
Renting
Owner occupied92.0%125.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1110
Average ICSEA851845
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4812
Median age2944
Climate
Annual rainfall668 mm654 mm
Mean max, January31.5°C31.7°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
Fairdale edges out on average school ICSEA (851 vs 845). Leafdale also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Fairdale vs Leafdale: common questions

Does Fairdale or Leafdale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairdale scores 851 vs 845 in Leafdale. 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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