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Fernside vs Blakebrook

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blakebrook (979) sits above Fernside (944).

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Fernside and Blakebrook side by side

MeasureFernsideBlakebrook
Renting
House rent$620/wk$620/wk
Unit rent$435/wk$435/wk
Owner occupied81.0%88.0%
Renter occupied33.0%24.0%
Schools
Schools nearby414
Average ICSEA944979
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score50–
Population55132
Median age4247
Climate
Annual rainfall1122 mm1188 mm
Mean max, January30.1°C30.2°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
Blakebrook edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 944).

Fernside vs Blakebrook: common questions

Does Fernside or Blakebrook have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blakebrook scores 979 vs 944 in Fernside. 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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