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Dunbible vs Fernvale

The verdict

Fernvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.51M in Dunbible. Dunbible rates higher for education (55 vs 39). Fernvale rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Fernvale is closer to the coast (14.6 km vs 17.0 km).

Scores

DunbibleFernvale
DunbibleFernvale
Overall2230
Transport035
Education5539
Liveability1616

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

DunbibleFernvale
Population380261
Median age4744
Median household income (wk)$1,949$1,485
Bachelor degree or higher37.8%17.7%
Born in Australia81.6%74.3%
Avg household size2.72.8

Growth: Dunbible Stable · Fernvale Stable

Property

DunbibleFernvale
Median house price$1.51M$1.18M
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$790$790
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)40Data not available

Median price history

Safety

DunbibleFernvale
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k0383
Domestic assault /100k0383
Total incidents /100k (all)4,4742,682

Total incidents over time

Schools

DunbibleFernvale
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Dunbible · Fernvale

Transport

DunbibleFernvale
Transport score035
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)5.5 km4.4 km

Liveability

DunbibleFernvale
Summer max temp30.0°C30.0°C
Winter max temp20.5°C20.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,3001,300
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)17.0 km14.6 km
Distance to CBD (km)645.4 km647.6 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.1 km5.1 km

Population & growth

DunbibleFernvale
Population (2021)380261
Estimated 2025399274
Projected 2041396272
Annual growth rate1.23%1.22%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Dunbible or Fernvale?

Fernvale is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.51M.

Which has better public transport, Dunbible or Fernvale?

Fernvale has the higher transport score (Dunbible 0/100 vs Fernvale 35/100).

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Data sources

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