Fairdale vs Mp Creek

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mp Creek (870) sits above Fairdale (851).

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Fairdale and Mp Creek side by side

MeasureFairdaleMp Creek
Renting
Owner occupied92.0%92.0%
Schools
Schools nearby115
Average ICSEA851870
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population4829
Median age2947
Climate
Annual rainfall668 mm672 mm
Mean max, January31.5°C31.3°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
Mp Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (870 vs 851). Fairdale also has a higher family-household share (62% vs 46%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Fairdale vs Mp Creek: common questions

Does Fairdale or Mp Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mp Creek scores 870 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.