Fawkner vs Campbellfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $801,000 and $678,500. Fawkner edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Campbellfield (median $678,500) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Fawkner ($801,000).
Fawkner scores higher on walkability (88/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fawkner (1012) sits above Campbellfield (966).
For buyers
Campbellfield is the lower entry point at $678,500 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Fawkner offers the higher gross rental yield (3.58% vs 2.45%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Fawkner edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 966).
Common questions
Is Fawkner or Campbellfield cheaper to buy in?
Campbellfield has the lower median house price at $678,500, roughly 18% below Fawkner ($801,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fawkner or Campbellfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fawkner scores 1012 vs 966 in Campbellfield. 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, Fawkner or Campbellfield?
Fawkner scores 88/100 on walkability vs 22/100. 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, Fawkner or Campbellfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Fawkner vs 2.45% in Campbellfield. 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
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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