Hume vs Fadden
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).
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Hume and Fadden side by side
| Measure | Hume | Fadden |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $1,097,500 |
| Median unit | – | $343,440 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $110/wk | $462/wk |
| Unit rent | $110/wk | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1041 | 1043 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 20 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 395 | 3,006 |
| Median age | 34 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 629 mm | 648 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.6°C | 28.8°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
- Fadden edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1041).
Hume 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.
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