Farrer vs Fadden.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,186,000 and $1,097,500. Farrer edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fadden (median $1,097,500) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Farrer ($1,186,000).
Farrer scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Farrer (1083) sits above Fadden (1043). Fadden skews owner-occupied (93%), Farrer runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
For buyers
Fadden is the lower entry point at $1,097,500 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Fadden offers the higher gross rental yield (2.19% vs 1.93%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Farrer edges out on average school ICSEA (1083 vs 1043). Fadden also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Farrer or Fadden cheaper to buy in?
Fadden has the lower median house price at $1,097,500, roughly 8% below Farrer ($1,186,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Farrer or Fadden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Farrer scores 1083 vs 1043 in Fadden. 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, Farrer or Fadden?
Farrer scores 8/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Farrer or Fadden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.19% in Fadden vs 1.93% in Farrer. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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