Fairhaven vs Anglesea
Anglesea (median $1,512,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Fairhaven ($1,725,000).
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Fairhaven and Anglesea side by side
| Measure | Fairhaven | Anglesea |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,725,000 | $1,512,500 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 18.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 1074 | 1094 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 390 | 3,208 |
| Median age | 56 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.7°C | 24.0°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Anglesea (1094) sits above Fairhaven (1074). Fairhaven skews owner-occupied (90%), Anglesea runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
- For buyers
- Anglesea is the lower entry point at $1,512,500 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Anglesea edges out on average school ICSEA (1094 vs 1074).
Fairhaven vs Anglesea: common questions
Is Fairhaven or Anglesea cheaper to buy in?
Anglesea has the lower median house price at $1,512,500, roughly 12% below Fairhaven ($1,725,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fairhaven or Anglesea have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Anglesea scores 1094 vs 1074 in Fairhaven. 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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