Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hume vs Fadden.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fadden (1043) sits above Hume (1041). Fadden skews owner-occupied (93%), Hume runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

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

Fadden edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1041).

Common questionsHume vs Fadden

Common questions

Does Hume or Fadden have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fadden scores 1043 vs 1041 in Hume. 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

Hume
Metric
Fadden

Price & Market

Median house
$1,097,500
Median unit
$343,440
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$110/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$462/wk
$110/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$620/wk
57.0%
Owner occupied
93.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
20
Transit score
100
100
Bike score
100
395
Population
3,006
34
Median age
43

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1041
Avg ICSEA
1043

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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