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Short vs Fox

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fox (967) sits above Short (958). Short skews owner-occupied (140%), Fox runs more rental-dense (77% owner).

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Short and Fox side by side

MeasureShortFox
Renting
Owner occupied140.0%77.0%
Renter occupied–31.0%
Schools
Schools nearby138
Average ICSEA958967
Lifestyle and people
Walk score–0
Transit score–0
Bike score–0
Population2249
Median age4749
Climate
Annual rainfall644 mm627 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C26.5°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
Fox edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 958). Short also has a higher family-household share (140% vs 77%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Short vs Fox: common questions

Does Short or Fox have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fox scores 967 vs 958 in Short. 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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