Fumina South vs Neerim East
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Neerim East (1007) sits above Fumina South (1006). Neerim East skews owner-occupied (75%), Fumina South runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
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Fumina South and Neerim East side by side
| Measure | Fumina South | Neerim East |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 9.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1006 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 65 | 196 |
| Median age | 53 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1048 mm | 1081 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 25.1°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
- Neerim East edges out on average school ICSEA (1007 vs 1006). Fumina South also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Fumina South vs Neerim East: common questions
Does Fumina South or Neerim East have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Neerim East scores 1007 vs 1006 in Fumina South. 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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