Stuart Town vs Farnham
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Farnham (895) sits above Stuart Town (890). Farnham skews owner-occupied (100%), Stuart Town runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Stuart Town and Farnham side by side
| Measure | Stuart Town | Farnham |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 890 | 895 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 241 | 21 |
| Median age | 51 | 57 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 617 mm | 616 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°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
- Farnham edges out on average school ICSEA (895 vs 890). Farnham also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 65%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Stuart Town vs Farnham: common questions
Does Stuart Town or Farnham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Farnham scores 895 vs 890 in Stuart Town. 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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