Fernances vs St Albans
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernances (950) sits above St Albans (947). St Albans skews owner-occupied (91%), Fernances runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Fernances and St Albans side by side
| Measure | Fernances | St Albans |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $568/wk | $568/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 7 | 161 |
| Median age | 62 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 819 mm | 852 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.7°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
- Fernances edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 947). St Albans also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fernances vs St Albans: common questions
Does Fernances or St Albans have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernances scores 950 vs 947 in St Albans. 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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