Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fernvale vs Wivenhoe.

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

Fernvale scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernvale (950) sits above Wivenhoe (919).

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

Fernvale edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 919).

Common questionsFernvale vs Wivenhoe

Common questions

Does Fernvale or Wivenhoe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernvale scores 950 vs 919 in Wivenhoe. 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.

Which is more walkable, Fernvale or Wivenhoe?

Fernvale scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.

The numbers behind the take

Fernvale
Metric
Wivenhoe

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
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

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

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
5
950
Avg ICSEA
919

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).