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Neika vs Fern Tree

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fern Tree (1088) sits above Neika (1085). Fern Tree skews owner-occupied (89%), Neika runs more rental-dense (79% owner).

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Neika and Fern Tree side by side

MeasureNeikaFern Tree
Renting
House rent$375/wk$375/wk
Unit rent$250/wk$450/wk
Owner occupied79.0%89.0%
Renter occupied17.0%8.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10851088
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score2545
Population200763
Median age4545
Climate
Annual rainfall982 mm1134 mm
Mean max, January20.8°C18.8°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
Fern Tree edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1085).

Neika vs Fern Tree: common questions

Does Neika or Fern Tree have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fern Tree scores 1088 vs 1085 in Neika. 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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