Yeronga vs Fairfield Gardens
Fairfield Gardens scores higher on walkability (74/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yeronga (1108) sits above Fairfield Gardens (1104).
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Yeronga and Fairfield Gardens side by side
| Measure | Yeronga | Fairfield Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,275,000 | – |
| Median unit | $658,250 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $660/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $580/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 52.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 39.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1108 | 1104 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 74 | 100 |
| Transit score | 10 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,062 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 971 mm | 967 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.2°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
- Yeronga edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1104).
Yeronga vs Fairfield Gardens: common questions
Does Yeronga or Fairfield Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yeronga scores 1108 vs 1104 in Fairfield Gardens. 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, Yeronga or Fairfield Gardens?
Fairfield Gardens scores 100/100 on walkability vs 74/100. 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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