Fernihurst vs Jarklin

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernihurst (974) sits above Jarklin (970).

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Fernihurst and Jarklin side by side

MeasureFernihurstJarklin
Renting
Owner occupied100.0%109.0%
Schools
Schools nearby67
Average ICSEA974970
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population3249
Median age4242
Climate
Annual rainfall385 mm380 mm
Mean max, January31.7°C31.8°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
Fernihurst edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 970). Fernihurst also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Fernihurst vs Jarklin: common questions

Does Fernihurst or Jarklin have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernihurst scores 974 vs 970 in Jarklin. 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.