Linden vs Faulconbridge
Faulconbridge (median $999,500) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Linden ($1,120,000).
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Linden and Faulconbridge side by side
| Measure | Linden | Faulconbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,120,000 | $999,500 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $329,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +10.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $690/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 86.0% |
| Renter occupied | 8.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1059 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 16 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 471 | 4,156 |
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1012 mm | 944 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.0°C | 28.7°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
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Faulconbridge (1062) sits above Linden (1059).
- For buyers
- Faulconbridge is the lower entry point at $999,500 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Faulconbridge edges out on average school ICSEA (1062 vs 1059).
Linden vs Faulconbridge: common questions
Is Linden or Faulconbridge cheaper to buy in?
Faulconbridge has the lower median house price at $999,500, roughly 11% below Linden ($1,120,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Linden or Faulconbridge have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Faulconbridge scores 1062 vs 1059 in Linden. 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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