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Fairymead vs Rubyanna

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairymead (963) sits above Rubyanna (962). Rubyanna skews owner-occupied (77%), Fairymead runs more rental-dense (54% owner).

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Fairymead and Rubyanna side by side

MeasureFairymeadRubyanna
Renting
Owner occupied54.0%77.0%
Renter occupied–15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1720
Average ICSEA963962
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population28257
Median age5641
Climate
Annual rainfall974 mm939 mm
Mean max, January30.7°C30.6°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
Fairymead edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 962). Fairymead also has a higher family-household share (108% vs 82%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Fairymead vs Rubyanna: common questions

Does Fairymead or Rubyanna have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairymead scores 963 vs 962 in Rubyanna. 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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