Ferney vs Magnolia
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ferney (941) sits above Magnolia (940). Magnolia skews owner-occupied (82%), Ferney runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Ferney and Magnolia side by side
| Measure | Ferney | Magnolia |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 6.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 940 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 93 | 115 |
| Median age | 54 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 996 mm | 1054 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.1°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
- Ferney edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 940). Ferney also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ferney vs Magnolia: common questions
Does Ferney or Magnolia have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ferney scores 941 vs 940 in Magnolia. 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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