Fingal vs Douglas-Apsley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Douglas-Apsley (982) sits above Fingal (979).
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Fingal and Douglas-Apsley side by side
| Measure | Fingal | Douglas-Apsley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $173/wk | $250/wk |
| Unit rent | $147/wk | $213/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 630 | – |
| Median age | 53 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 593 mm | 902 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.7°C | 21.0°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
- Douglas-Apsley edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 979).
Fingal vs Douglas-Apsley: common questions
Does Fingal or Douglas-Apsley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Douglas-Apsley scores 982 vs 979 in Fingal. 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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