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Fernside vs Tuncester

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tuncester (962) sits above Fernside (944). Fernside skews owner-occupied (81%), Tuncester runs more rental-dense (71% owner).

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Fernside and Tuncester side by side

MeasureFernsideTuncester
Renting
House rent$620/wk$620/wk
Unit rent$435/wk$435/wk
Owner occupied81.0%71.0%
Renter occupied33.0%47.0%
Schools
Schools nearby416
Average ICSEA944962
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score5065
Population5551
Median age4255
Climate
Annual rainfall1122 mm1148 mm
Mean max, January30.1°C30.1°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
Tuncester edges out on average school ICSEA (962 vs 944).

Fernside vs Tuncester: common questions

Does Fernside or Tuncester have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tuncester scores 962 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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