Fernleigh vs Tintenbar
The verdict
Fernleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.24M in Tintenbar. Tintenbar is closer to the coast (8.0 km vs 10.2 km).
Scores
FernleighTintenbar
| Fernleigh | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 26 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 66 | 66 |
| Liveability | 16 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fernleigh | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 298 | 618 |
| Median age | 50 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,024 | $1,896 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 45.2% | 45.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.9% | 79.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Fernleigh Moderate Growth · Tintenbar Moderate Growth
Property
| Fernleigh | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.15M | $2.24M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,005 | $850 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 70 | 49 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fernleigh | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 671 | 1,942 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fernleigh | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,032 | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fernleigh · Tintenbar
Transport
| Fernleigh | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.0 km | 7.9 km |
Liveability
| Fernleigh | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.2 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 607.7 km | 605.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.8 km | 9.4 km |
Population & growth
| Fernleigh | Tintenbar | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 298 | 618 |
| Estimated 2025 | 315 | 654 |
| Projected 2041 | 332 | 689 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.40% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Fernleigh or Tintenbar?
Fernleigh is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.15M versus $2.24M.
Which has better schools, Fernleigh or Tintenbar?
Tintenbar has a higher average school ICSEA (Fernleigh 1032 vs Tintenbar 1057; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Fernleigh or Tintenbar?
Fernleigh and Tintenbar have similar transport scores.
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