Fairy Meadow vs Fernhill
The verdict
Fernhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.32M in Fairy Meadow. Fairy Meadow rates higher for transport (92 vs 76). On the separate residential safety score, Fairy Meadow rates higher (55 vs 50/100 in Fernhill).
Scores
| Fairy Meadow | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 71 |
| Transport | 92 | 76 |
| Education | 61 | 59 |
| Liveability | 78 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fairy Meadow | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,512 | 987 |
| Median age | 38 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,407 | $1,107 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.1% | 34.1% |
| Born in Australia | 68.6% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.3 |
Growth: Fairy Meadow Moderate Growth · Fernhill Moderate Growth
Property
| Fairy Meadow | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.32M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $612K | $900K |
| House price YoY | 16.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $750 | $750 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fairy Meadow | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 186 | 101 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 240 | 203 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 413 | 709 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,452 | 9,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fairy Meadow | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,048 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Fairy Meadow · Fernhill
Transport
| Fairy Meadow | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 92 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 330 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Fairy Meadow | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.0°C | 25.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.5°C | 17.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 6 | 0 |
| Parks | 9 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 64.7 km | 63.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.2 km | 2.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.6 km | 4.6 km |
Population & growth
| Fairy Meadow | Fernhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,512 | 987 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,777 | 1,022 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,047 | 1,189 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.87% | 0.87% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fairy Meadow or Fernhill?
Fairy Meadow has the higher residential safety score (Fairy Meadow 55/100 vs Fernhill 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Fairy Meadow or Fernhill?
Fernhill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.22M versus $1.32M.
Which has better public transport, Fairy Meadow or Fernhill?
Fairy Meadow has the higher transport score (Fairy Meadow 92/100 vs Fernhill 76/100).
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