Freeling vs Fords
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Freeling (995) sits above Fords (985).
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Freeling and Fords side by side
| Measure | Freeling | Fords |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $400/wk |
| Unit rent | $330/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | 83.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,688 | 81 |
| Median age | 33 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 485 mm | 481 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.5°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
- Freeling edges out on average school ICSEA (995 vs 985).
Freeling vs Fords: common questions
Does Freeling or Fords have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Freeling scores 995 vs 985 in Fords. 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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