Ferny Hills vs Upper Kedron
Upper Kedron scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Upper Kedron (1088) sits above Ferny Hills (1078). Ferny Hills skews owner-occupied (84%), Upper Kedron runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Ferny Hills and Upper Kedron side by side
| Measure | Ferny Hills | Upper Kedron |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $448/wk | $455/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1078 | 1088 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,726 | 5,800 |
| Median age | 40 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1047 mm | 1048 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.0°C | 29.9°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
- Upper Kedron edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1078). Upper Kedron also has a higher family-household share (92% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ferny Hills vs Upper Kedron: common questions
Does Ferny Hills or Upper Kedron have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Upper Kedron scores 1088 vs 1078 in Ferny Hills. 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, Ferny Hills or Upper Kedron?
Upper Kedron scores 8/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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.
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