Fassifern vs Teralba
Fassifern (median $700,000) is roughly 30% cheaper to buy into than Teralba ($1,002,500). Over the past year, Teralba (+12.7%) ran 20.6 percentage points ahead of Fassifern (-7.9%) on house-price growth.
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Fassifern and Teralba side by side
| Measure | Fassifern | Teralba |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $700,000 | $1,002,500 |
| Median unit | $277,200 | $302,400 |
| House price change, 12 months | -7.9% | +12.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | $750/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $530/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 30 | 20 |
| Bike score | 90 | 100 |
| Population | 586 | 2,654 |
| Median age | 47 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1092 mm | 1082 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.6°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
Teralba scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Teralba (981) sits above Fassifern (975).
- For buyers
- Fassifern is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 30% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Fassifern delivers the better gross yield (4.90% vs 3.89%), but Teralba has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Teralba edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 975). Teralba also has a higher family-household share (75% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fassifern vs Teralba: common questions
Is Fassifern or Teralba cheaper to buy in?
Fassifern has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 30% below Teralba ($1,002,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fassifern or Teralba?
Over the past 12 months, Teralba grew +12.7% vs -7.9% in Fassifern, a gap of 20.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Fassifern or Teralba have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Teralba scores 981 vs 975 in Fassifern. 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, Fassifern or Teralba?
Teralba scores 4/100 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, Fassifern or Teralba?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.90% in Fassifern vs 3.89% in Teralba. 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.
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