Fernmount vs Raleigh
Raleigh (median $747,500) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Fernmount ($1,120,000).
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Fernmount and Raleigh side by side
| Measure | Fernmount | Raleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,120,000 | $747,500 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +12.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $645/wk | $645/wk |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1024 | 1029 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 444 | 681 |
| Median age | 46 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1502 mm | 1593 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.5°C | 28.4°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Raleigh (1029) sits above Fernmount (1024).
- For buyers
- Raleigh is the lower entry point at $747,500 median, 33% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Raleigh offers the higher gross rental yield (4.49% vs 2.99%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Raleigh edges out on average school ICSEA (1029 vs 1024).
Fernmount vs Raleigh: common questions
Is Fernmount or Raleigh cheaper to buy in?
Raleigh has the lower median house price at $747,500, roughly 33% below Fernmount ($1,120,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fernmount or Raleigh have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Raleigh scores 1029 vs 1024 in Fernmount. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Fernmount or Raleigh?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.49% in Raleigh vs 2.99% in Fernmount. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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