Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fairymead vs Burnett Heads.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Burnett Heads edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burnett Heads (990) sits above Fairymead (963). Burnett Heads skews owner-occupied (74%), Fairymead runs more rental-dense (54% owner).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Burnett Heads edges out on average school ICSEA (990 vs 963). Fairymead also has a higher family-household share (108% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsFairymead vs Burnett Heads

Common questions

Does Fairymead or Burnett Heads have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burnett Heads scores 990 vs 963 in Fairymead. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Fairymead
Metric
Burnett Heads

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$285/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$285/wk
$260/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$290/wk
54.0%
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied
22.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
25
28
Population
2,908
56
Median age
55

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
6
963
Avg ICSEA
990

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).