Side by sideSuburb comparison

Yeronga West vs Fairfield.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fairfield (1106) sits above Yeronga West (1103).

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

Fairfield edges out on average school ICSEA (1106 vs 1103).

Common questionsYeronga West vs Fairfield

Common questions

Does Yeronga West or Fairfield have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fairfield scores 1106 vs 1103 in Yeronga West. 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

Yeronga West
Metric
Fairfield

Price & Market

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

Rental

$380/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$365/wk
$323/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$575/wk
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
30
Transit score
30
100
Bike score
100
7,062
Population
14,995
39
Median age
33

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1103
Avg ICSEA
1106

Climate

1068 mm
Annual rainfall
1068 mm
30.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
30.4°C

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