Side by sideSuburb comparison

Faraday vs Elphinstone.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Faraday (1062) sits above Elphinstone (1057).

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

Faraday edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1057).

Common questionsFaraday vs Elphinstone

Common questions

Does Faraday or Elphinstone have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Faraday scores 1062 vs 1057 in Elphinstone. 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

Faraday
Metric
Elphinstone

Price & Market

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

Rental

$305/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$263/wk
$315/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$224/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
11.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
194
Population
981
50
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
14
1062
Avg ICSEA
1057

Climate

422 mm
Annual rainfall
422 mm
29.8°C
Mean max (Jan)
29.8°C

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