Almurta vs Blackwood Forest
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Almurta (1019) sits above Blackwood Forest (1002).
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Almurta and Blackwood Forest side by side
| Measure | Almurta | Blackwood Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1002 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 66 | – |
| Median age | 54 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 952 mm | 973 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.4°C | 24.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Almurta edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1002).
Almurta vs Blackwood Forest: common questions
Does Almurta or Blackwood Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Almurta scores 1019 vs 1002 in Blackwood Forest. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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