Wivenhoe vs Fernvale
Fernvale scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fernvale (950) sits above Wivenhoe (919).
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Wivenhoe and Fernvale side by side
| Measure | Wivenhoe | Fernvale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $315/wk |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 919 | 950 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 55 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 699 mm | 749 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.4°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
- Fernvale edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 919).
Wivenhoe vs Fernvale: common questions
Does Wivenhoe or Fernvale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fernvale scores 950 vs 919 in Wivenhoe. 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, Wivenhoe or Fernvale?
Fernvale scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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