Fadden vs Farrer
The verdict
Farrer rates higher for education (88 vs 82). Fadden is closer to the coast (101.8 km vs 103.9 km).
Scores
FaddenFarrer
| Fadden | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 63 |
| Transport | 44 | 46 |
| Education | 82 | 88 |
| Liveability | 53 | 59 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fadden | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,006 | 3,787 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,302 | $2,540 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.9% | 62.1% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 70.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Fadden Declining · Farrer —
Property
| Fadden | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Fadden | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 67 | 26 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 133 | 79 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 100 | 106 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 865 | 687 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fadden | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,072 | 1,113 |
Transport
| Fadden | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 44 | 46 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 15 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Fadden | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 14 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 155 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 101.8 km | 103.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.5 km | 10.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.3 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Fadden | Farrer | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,006 | 3,787 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,045 | 3,840 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,244 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fadden or Farrer?
Fadden and Farrer have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better schools, Fadden or Farrer?
Farrer has a higher average school ICSEA (Fadden 1072 vs Farrer 1113; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fadden or Farrer?
Farrer has the higher transport score (Fadden 44/100 vs Farrer 46/100).
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