Fairholme vs Ootha
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairholme (913) sits above Ootha (897). Ootha skews owner-occupied (79%), Fairholme runs more rental-dense (47% owner).
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Fairholme and Ootha side by side
| Measure | Fairholme | Ootha |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 47.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 913 | 897 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 43 | 44 |
| Median age | 38 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 441 mm | 448 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.5°C | 34.4°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
- Fairholme edges out on average school ICSEA (913 vs 897). Fairholme also has a higher family-household share (107% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fairholme vs Ootha: common questions
Does Fairholme or Ootha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairholme scores 913 vs 897 in Ootha. 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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