Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fernvale vs Kielvale.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kielvale (998) sits above Fernvale (997).

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

Kielvale edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 997).

Common questionsFernvale vs Kielvale

Common questions

Does Fernvale or Kielvale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kielvale scores 998 vs 997 in Fernvale. 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

Fernvale
Metric
Kielvale

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$295/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
79.0%
14.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
261
Population
251
44
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

14
Schools nearby
15
997
Avg ICSEA
998

Climate

1304 mm
Annual rainfall
1304 mm
28.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
28.9°C

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