Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fernbank Creek vs Lake Innes.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Fernbank Creek edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernbank Creek (1003) sits above Lake Innes (995).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Fernbank Creek edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 995).

Common questionsFernbank Creek vs Lake Innes

Common questions

Does Fernbank Creek or Lake Innes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernbank Creek scores 1003 vs 995 in Lake Innes. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Fernbank Creek
Metric
Lake Innes

Price & Market

Median house
$1,700,000
Median unit
$274,320
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$680/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$580/wk
$490/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$480/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
81.0%
20.0%
Renter occupied
17.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
122
Population
495
50
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

19
Schools nearby
18
1003
Avg ICSEA
995

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).