Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fernvale vs Fairney View.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairney View (955) sits above Fernvale (950).

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

Fairney View edges out on average school ICSEA (955 vs 950).

Common questionsFernvale vs Fairney View

Common questions

Does Fernvale or Fairney View have better schools?

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

The numbers behind the take

Fernvale
Metric
Fairney View

Price & Market

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

Rental

$650/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$315/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
90.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

18
Walk score
0
Transit score
55
Bike score
43,997
Population
221
34
Median age
50

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
5
950
Avg ICSEA
955

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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