Ashford vs Forestville
Forestville scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forestville (1108) sits above Ashford (1092). Forestville skews owner-occupied (66%), Ashford runs more rental-dense (40% owner).
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Ashford and Forestville side by side
| Measure | Ashford | Forestville |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $815/wk | $690/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $490/wk |
| Owner occupied | 40.0% | 66.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1092 | 1108 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 28 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 30 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,157 | 1,400 |
| Median age | 35 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 450 mm | 508 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.4°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
- Forestville edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1092).
Ashford vs Forestville: common questions
Does Ashford or Forestville have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forestville scores 1108 vs 1092 in Ashford. 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.
Which is more walkable, Ashford or Forestville?
Forestville scores 100/100 on walkability vs 28/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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