Fairhaven vs Big Hill
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Big Hill (1075) sits above Fairhaven (1074).
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Fairhaven and Big Hill side by side
| Measure | Fairhaven | Big Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,725,000 | – |
| Median unit | $343,440 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 90.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1074 | 1075 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 390 | – |
| Median age | 56 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 625 mm | 759 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.7°C | 23.1°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
- Big Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 1074).
Fairhaven vs Big Hill: common questions
Does Fairhaven or Big Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Big Hill scores 1075 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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