Fisher vs Kambah
Kambah (median $860,000) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Fisher ($925,000).
Buying in Fisher or Kambah?
Selling in Fisher? The free selling guide
Fisher and Kambah side by side
| Measure | Fisher | Kambah |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $925,000 | $860,000 |
| Median unit | $807,500 | $582,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $415/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $415/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 78.0% | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1089 | 1072 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 38 | 34 |
| Transit score | 100 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,219 | 15,670 |
| Median age | 40 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 649 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.1°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
Fisher scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 34/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fisher (1089) sits above Kambah (1072).
- For buyers
- Kambah is the lower entry point at $860,000 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kambah offers the higher gross rental yield (2.42% vs 2.33%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fisher edges out on average school ICSEA (1089 vs 1072).
Fisher vs Kambah: common questions
Is Fisher or Kambah cheaper to buy in?
Kambah has the lower median house price at $860,000, roughly 7% below Fisher ($925,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fisher or Kambah have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fisher scores 1089 vs 1072 in Kambah. 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, Fisher or Kambah?
Fisher scores 38/100 on walkability vs 34/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Fisher or Kambah?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.42% in Kambah vs 2.33% in Fisher. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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