Fiery Flat vs Korong Vale

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Korong Vale (975) sits above Fiery Flat (967). Korong Vale skews owner-occupied (86%), Fiery Flat runs more rental-dense (38% owner).

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Fiery Flat and Korong Vale side by side

MeasureFiery FlatKorong Vale
Renting
Owner occupied38.0%86.0%
Renter occupied–11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby67
Average ICSEA967975
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population28143
Median age4357
Climate
Annual rainfall414 mm412 mm
Mean max, January31.3°C31.3°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
Korong Vale edges out on average school ICSEA (975 vs 967). Fiery Flat also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 47%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Fiery Flat vs Korong Vale: common questions

Does Fiery Flat or Korong Vale have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Korong Vale scores 975 vs 967 in Fiery Flat. 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.