Ferndale vs Wilson
Ferndale scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ferndale (1034) sits above Wilson (1026). Ferndale skews owner-occupied (76%), Wilson runs more rental-dense (58% owner).
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Ferndale and Wilson side by side
| Measure | Ferndale | Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 58.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1034 | 1026 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 6 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,457 | 6,608 |
| Median age | 41 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 732 mm | 712 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.2°C | 31.6°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
- Ferndale edges out on average school ICSEA (1034 vs 1026).
Ferndale vs Wilson: common questions
Does Ferndale or Wilson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ferndale scores 1034 vs 1026 in Wilson. 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 is more walkable, Ferndale or Wilson?
Ferndale scores 22/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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