Mount Aquila vs Farnham
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Aquila (898) sits above Farnham (895). Farnham skews owner-occupied (100%), Mount Aquila runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
Buying in Mount Aquila or Farnham?
Selling in Mount Aquila? The free selling guide
Mount Aquila and Farnham side by side
| Measure | Mount Aquila | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 898 | 895 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 6 | 21 |
| Median age | 28 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 676 mm | 616 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 30.8°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
- Mount Aquila edges out on average school ICSEA (898 vs 895). Farnham also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Aquila vs Farnham: common questions
Does Mount Aquila or Farnham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Aquila scores 898 vs 895 in Farnham. 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Mount Aquila with
Choosing between Mount Aquila and Farnham?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.