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Fern Tree vs Neika

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fern Tree (1088) sits above Neika (1085). Fern Tree skews owner-occupied (89%), Neika runs more rental-dense (79% owner).

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Fern Tree and Neika side by side

MeasureFern TreeNeika
Renting
House rent$375/wk$375/wk
Unit rent$450/wk$250/wk
Owner occupied89.0%79.0%
Renter occupied8.0%17.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10881085
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score4525
Population763200
Median age4545
Climate
Annual rainfall1134 mm982 mm
Mean max, January18.8°C20.8°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
Fern Tree edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1085).

Fern Tree vs Neika: common questions

Does Fern Tree or Neika have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fern Tree scores 1088 vs 1085 in Neika. 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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