Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fortitude Valley Bc vs New Farm.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fortitude Valley Bc (1112) sits above New Farm (1098).

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

Fortitude Valley Bc edges out on average school ICSEA (1112 vs 1098).

Common questionsFortitude Valley Bc vs New Farm

Common questions

Does Fortitude Valley Bc or New Farm have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fortitude Valley Bc scores 1112 vs 1098 in New Farm. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Fortitude Valley Bc
Metric
New Farm

Price & Market

Median house
$2,908,400
Median unit
$820,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$830/wk
$357/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$740/wk
Owner occupied
44.0%
Renter occupied
53.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
100
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
24,411
Population
12,197
31
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1112
Avg ICSEA
1098

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).