Fawkner vs Coburg North
Fawkner (median $801,000) is roughly 34% cheaper to buy into than Coburg North ($1,212,000).
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Fawkner and Coburg North side by side
| Measure | Fawkner | Coburg North |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $801,000 | $1,212,000 |
| Median unit | $602,500 | $690,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $551/wk | $620/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 88 | 96 |
| Transit score | 0 | 50 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 14,274 | 8,327 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 581 mm | 582 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.0°C | 27.0°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
Coburg North scores higher on walkability (88/100 vs 96/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Coburg North (1062) sits above Fawkner (1012).
- For buyers
- Fawkner is the lower entry point at $801,000 median, 34% 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 2.66%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Coburg North edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1012).
Fawkner vs Coburg North: common questions
Is Fawkner or Coburg North cheaper to buy in?
Fawkner has the lower median house price at $801,000, roughly 34% below Coburg North ($1,212,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fawkner or Coburg North have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Coburg North scores 1062 vs 1012 in Fawkner. 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 Coburg North?
Coburg North scores 96/100 on walkability vs 88/100. 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 Coburg North?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.58% in Fawkner vs 2.66% in Coburg North. 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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