Fennell Bay vs Fassifern.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $830,000 and $700,000. Fennell Bay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fassifern (median $700,000) is roughly 19% cheaper to buy into than Fennell Bay ($830,000). Over the past year, Fennell Bay (+13.9%) ran 21.8 percentage points ahead of Fassifern (-7.9%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fennell Bay (995) sits above Fassifern (975).
For buyers
Fassifern is the lower entry point at $700,000 median, 19% 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 4.13%), but Fennell Bay 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
Fennell Bay edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 975).
Common questions
Is Fennell Bay or Fassifern cheaper to buy in?
Fassifern has the lower median house price at $700,000, roughly 19% below Fennell Bay ($830,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fennell Bay or Fassifern?
Over the past 12 months, Fennell Bay grew +13.9% vs -7.9% in Fassifern, a gap of 21.8 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 Fennell Bay or Fassifern have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fennell Bay scores 995 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Fennell Bay or Fassifern?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.90% in Fassifern vs 4.13% in Fennell Bay. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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