Fernvale vs Borallon
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Borallon (1017) sits above Fernvale (950).
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Fernvale and Borallon side by side
| Measure | Fernvale | Borallon |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $315/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 950 | 1017 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 55 | – |
| Population | – | 90 |
| Median age | – | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 749 mm | 778 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.4°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
- Borallon edges out on average school ICSEA (1017 vs 950).
Fernvale vs Borallon: common questions
Does Fernvale or Borallon have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Borallon scores 1017 vs 950 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.
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