Side by sideSuburb comparison

Freeburn Island vs Palmers Island.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Freeburn Island (985) sits above Palmers Island (977).

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

Freeburn Island edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 977).

Common questionsFreeburn Island vs Palmers Island

Common questions

Does Freeburn Island or Palmers Island have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Freeburn Island scores 985 vs 977 in Palmers Island. 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

Freeburn Island
Metric
Palmers Island

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$400/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$340/wk
$340/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$313/wk
Owner occupied
86.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
20
Bike score
0
7,058
Population
482
56
Median age
49

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
11
985
Avg ICSEA
977

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).