Fernvale vs Wardrop Valley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernvale (997) sits above Wardrop Valley (995). Fernvale skews owner-occupied (82%), Wardrop Valley runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Fernvale and Wardrop Valley side by side
| Measure | Fernvale | Wardrop Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $725/wk | $725/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 31.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 14 |
| Average ICSEA | 997 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 261 | 80 |
| Median age | 44 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1537 mm | 1537 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.0°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
- Fernvale edges out on average school ICSEA (997 vs 995). Fernvale also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 59%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fernvale vs Wardrop Valley: common questions
Does Fernvale or Wardrop Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernvale scores 997 vs 995 in Wardrop Valley. 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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