Fernlees vs Emerald
Emerald scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernlees (970) sits above Emerald (959).
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Fernlees and Emerald side by side
| Measure | Fernlees | Emerald |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $375,000 |
| Median unit | – | $235,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $430/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 959 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 100 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 589 mm | 544 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.4°C | 34.7°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
- Fernlees edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 959).
Fernlees vs Emerald: common questions
Does Fernlees or Emerald have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernlees scores 970 vs 959 in Emerald. 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, Fernlees or Emerald?
Emerald scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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