Symonston vs Fyshwick
Fyshwick scores higher on walkability (70/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fyshwick (1084) sits above Symonston (1060).
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Symonston and Fyshwick side by side
| Measure | Symonston | Fyshwick |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $322/wk | $322/wk |
| Unit rent | $275/wk | $323/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1060 | 1084 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 70 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 655 | 52 |
| Median age | 55 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 601 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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
- Fyshwick edges out on average school ICSEA (1084 vs 1060). Fyshwick also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 32%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Symonston vs Fyshwick: common questions
Does Symonston or Fyshwick have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fyshwick scores 1084 vs 1060 in Symonston. 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.
Which is more walkable, Symonston or Fyshwick?
Fyshwick scores 100/100 on walkability vs 70/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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