Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fernshaw vs Mount Toolebewong.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Fernshaw edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernshaw (972) sits above Mount Toolebewong (953).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Fernshaw edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 953).

Common questionsFernshaw vs Mount Toolebewong

Common questions

Does Fernshaw or Mount Toolebewong have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernshaw scores 972 vs 953 in Mount Toolebewong. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Fernshaw
Metric
Mount Toolebewong

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$191/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$162/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
88.0%
Renter occupied
19.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
201
Population
119
51
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
11
972
Avg ICSEA
953

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).