Fawkner vs Fawkner North

Fawkner scores higher on walkability (88/100 vs 84/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fawkner (1012) sits above Fawkner North (1008).

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Fawkner and Fawkner North side by side

MeasureFawknerFawkner North
Price and market
Median house$801,000–
Median unit$602,500–
Renting
House rent$551/wk–
Unit rent$490/wk–
Owner occupied66.0%–
Renter occupied31.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10121008
Lifestyle and people
Walk score8884
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population14,274–
Median age35–
Climate
Annual rainfall581 mm581 mm
Mean max, January27.0°C27.0°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

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
Fawkner edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 1008).

Fawkner vs Fawkner North: common questions

Does Fawkner or Fawkner North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fawkner scores 1012 vs 1008 in Fawkner North. 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 Fawkner North?

Fawkner scores 88/100 on walkability vs 84/100. 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.