Fairdale vs Mount Mceuen

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Mceuen (887) sits above Fairdale (851).

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Fairdale and Mount Mceuen side by side

MeasureFairdaleMount Mceuen
Renting
Owner occupied92.0%92.0%
Schools
Schools nearby116
Average ICSEA851887
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4834
Median age2946
Climate
Annual rainfall668 mm680 mm
Mean max, January31.5°C31.2°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 Mceuen edges out on average school ICSEA (887 vs 851). Mount Mceuen also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Fairdale vs Mount Mceuen: common questions

Does Fairdale or Mount Mceuen have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Mceuen scores 887 vs 851 in Fairdale. 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.