Fassifern vs Fennell Bay
The verdict
Fassifern is more affordable, with a median house price of $691K versus $798K in Fennell Bay. Fassifern rates higher for transport (85 vs 61). Fennell Bay rates higher for liveability (45 vs 37). Fennell Bay is closer to the coast (10.0 km vs 11.5 km).
Scores
| Fassifern | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 50 |
| Transport | 85 | 61 |
| Education | 42 | 43 |
| Liveability | 37 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fassifern | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 586 | 1,780 |
| Median age | 47 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,343 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 86.7% | 84.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Fassifern High Growth · Fennell Bay High Growth
Property
| Fassifern | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $691K | $798K |
| Median unit price | $703K | $525K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 7.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fassifern | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 61 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 169 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 341 | 112 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 512 | 562 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,068 | 4,101 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fassifern | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,005 | 889 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fassifern · Fennell Bay
Transport
| Fassifern | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 61 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 181 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 520 m | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Fassifern | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.5 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 104.9 km | 105.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Fassifern | Fennell Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 586 | 1,780 |
| Estimated 2025 | 613 | 1,861 |
| Projected 2041 | 830 | 2,522 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.13% | 1.12% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fassifern or Fennell Bay?
Fassifern has the higher residential safety score (Fassifern 65/100 vs Fennell Bay 61/100).
Which is more affordable, Fassifern or Fennell Bay?
Fassifern is more affordable, with a median house price of $691K versus $798K.
Which has better schools, Fassifern or Fennell Bay?
Fassifern has a higher average school ICSEA (Fassifern 1005 vs Fennell Bay 889; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fassifern or Fennell Bay?
Fassifern has the higher transport score (Fassifern 85/100 vs Fennell Bay 61/100).
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