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Fernside vs Leycester

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Leycester (955) sits above Fernside (944).

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Fernside and Leycester side by side

MeasureFernsideLeycester
Renting
House rent$620/wk$620/wk
Unit rent$435/wk$435/wk
Owner occupied81.0%80.0%
Renter occupied33.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby46
Average ICSEA944955
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score5045
Population55146
Median age4246
Climate
Annual rainfall1122 mm1133 mm
Mean max, January30.1°C30.0°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
Leycester edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 944).

Fernside vs Leycester: common questions

Does Fernside or Leycester have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Leycester scores 955 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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