Wheatlands vs Ficks Crossing
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wheatlands (851) sits above Ficks Crossing (809). Ficks Crossing skews owner-occupied (114%), Wheatlands runs more rental-dense (64% owner).
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Wheatlands and Ficks Crossing side by side
| Measure | Wheatlands | Ficks Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | 114.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 851 | 809 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 82 | 39 |
| Median age | 49 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 639 mm | 672 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.6°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
- Wheatlands edges out on average school ICSEA (851 vs 809). Ficks Crossing also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wheatlands vs Ficks Crossing: common questions
Does Wheatlands or Ficks Crossing have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wheatlands scores 851 vs 809 in Ficks Crossing. 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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