Side by sideSuburb comparison

The Fingerboard vs Fernbank.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. The Fingerboard edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Fingerboard (971) sits above Fernbank (966).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

The Fingerboard edges out on average school ICSEA (971 vs 966).

Common questionsThe Fingerboard vs Fernbank

Common questions

Does The Fingerboard or Fernbank have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Fingerboard scores 971 vs 966 in Fernbank. 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.

The numbers behind the take

The Fingerboard
Metric
Fernbank

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$190/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$190/wk
$162/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
91.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
241
Population
194
48
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
971
Avg ICSEA
966

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).