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Ferguson vs Paradise

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ferguson (984) sits above Paradise (948). Ferguson skews owner-occupied (94%), Paradise runs more rental-dense (76% owner).

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Ferguson and Paradise side by side

MeasureFergusonParadise
Renting
House rent$290/wk$290/wk
Unit rent$300/wk$260/wk
Owner occupied94.0%76.0%
Renter occupied7.0%15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby179
Average ICSEA984948
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population233141
Median age5549
Climate
Annual rainfall868 mm784 mm
Mean max, January30.5°C30.3°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
Ferguson edges out on average school ICSEA (984 vs 948).

Ferguson vs Paradise: common questions

Does Ferguson or Paradise have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ferguson scores 984 vs 948 in Paradise. 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.

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