Side by sideSuburb comparison

Fruitgrove vs Eight Mile Plains.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Eight Mile Plains (1060) sits above Fruitgrove (1029).

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

Eight Mile Plains edges out on average school ICSEA (1060 vs 1029).

Common questionsFruitgrove vs Eight Mile Plains

Common questions

Does Fruitgrove or Eight Mile Plains have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Eight Mile Plains scores 1060 vs 1029 in Fruitgrove. 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

Fruitgrove
Metric
Eight Mile Plains

Price & Market

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

Rental

$410/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$665/wk
$349/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
63.0%
Renter occupied
34.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
44
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
29,524
Population
15,326
35
Median age
36

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1029
Avg ICSEA
1060

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).