Fruitgrove vs Runcorn

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Runcorn (1039) sits above Fruitgrove (1029).

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Fruitgrove and Runcorn side by side

MeasureFruitgroveRuncorn
Price and market
Median house–$935,000
Median unit–$580,000
Renting
House rent–$650/wk
Unit rent–$460/wk
Owner occupied–60.0%
Renter occupied–38.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10291039
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–16
Transit score–30
Bike score–100
Population–14,199
Median age–34
Climate
Annual rainfall1007 mm1007 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C30.0°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
Runcorn edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 1029).

Fruitgrove vs Runcorn: common questions

Does Fruitgrove or Runcorn have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Runcorn scores 1039 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.