Naughtons Gap vs Fernside

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernside (944) sits above Naughtons Gap (905).

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Naughtons Gap and Fernside side by side

MeasureNaughtons GapFernside
Renting
House rent$550/wk$620/wk
Unit rent$380/wk$435/wk
Owner occupied77.0%81.0%
Renter occupied13.0%33.0%
Schools
Schools nearby74
Average ICSEA905944
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score2550
Population13755
Median age3242
Climate
Annual rainfall1071 mm1122 mm
Mean max, January30.4°C30.1°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
Fernside edges out on average school ICSEA (944 vs 905).

Naughtons Gap vs Fernside: common questions

Does Naughtons Gap or Fernside have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernside scores 944 vs 905 in Naughtons Gap. 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.