Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yamala vs Fernlees.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yamala (972) sits above Fernlees (970).

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

Yamala edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 970).

Common questionsYamala vs Fernlees

Common questions

Does Yamala or Fernlees have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yamala scores 972 vs 970 in Fernlees. 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

Yamala
Metric
Fernlees

Price & Market

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

Rental

$300/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$255/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
15,031
Population
29,819
32
Median age
37

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

12
Schools nearby
13
972
Avg ICSEA
970

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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