Farnham vs Mumbil
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Farnham (895) sits above Mumbil (861). Farnham skews owner-occupied (100%), Mumbil runs more rental-dense (77% owner).
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Farnham and Mumbil side by side
| Measure | Farnham | Mumbil |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $230,000 |
| Median unit | – | $171,360 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 895 | 861 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 21 | 298 |
| Median age | 57 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 616 mm | 642 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 32.1°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
- Farnham edges out on average school ICSEA (895 vs 861). Farnham also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 60%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Farnham vs Mumbil: common questions
Does Farnham or Mumbil have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Farnham scores 895 vs 861 in Mumbil. 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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