Fairlight vs Queenscliff
Fairlight (median $3,692,500) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than Queenscliff ($6,650,000).
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Fairlight and Queenscliff side by side
| Measure | Fairlight | Queenscliff |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $3,692,500 | $6,650,000 |
| Median unit | $549,360 | $508,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $1395/wk |
| Unit rent | $893/wk | $850/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | 45.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1134 | 1131 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 96 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,141 | 3,407 |
| Median age | 39 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1184 mm | 1149 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.7°C | 26.4°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
Fairlight scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairlight (1134) sits above Queenscliff (1131). Fairlight skews owner-occupied (63%), Queenscliff runs more rental-dense (53% owner).
- For buyers
- Fairlight is the lower entry point at $3,692,500 median, 44% 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
- Fairlight edges out on average school ICSEA (1134 vs 1131).
Fairlight vs Queenscliff: common questions
Is Fairlight or Queenscliff cheaper to buy in?
Fairlight has the lower median house price at $3,692,500, roughly 44% below Queenscliff ($6,650,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fairlight or Queenscliff have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairlight scores 1134 vs 1131 in Queenscliff. 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.
Which is more walkable, Fairlight or Queenscliff?
Fairlight scores 100/100 on walkability vs 96/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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