Magnolia vs Ferney

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ferney (941) sits above Magnolia (940). Magnolia skews owner-occupied (82%), Ferney runs more rental-dense (64% owner).

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Magnolia and Ferney side by side

MeasureMagnoliaFerney
Renting
Owner occupied82.0%64.0%
Renter occupied6.0%12.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1716
Average ICSEA940941
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population11593
Median age4954
Climate
Annual rainfall1054 mm996 mm
Mean max, January31.1°C31.4°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
Ferney edges out on average school ICSEA (941 vs 940). Ferney also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Magnolia vs Ferney: common questions

Does Magnolia or Ferney have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ferney scores 941 vs 940 in Magnolia. 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.