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Bass vs Glen Forbes

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bass (1000) sits above Glen Forbes (992).

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Bass and Glen Forbes side by side

MeasureBassGlen Forbes
Renting
Owner occupied83.0%84.0%
Renter occupied13.0%7.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1414
Average ICSEA1000992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score0–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population405118
Median age4956
Climate
Annual rainfall779 mm827 mm
Mean max, January24.7°C24.7°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
Bass edges out on average school ICSEA (1000 vs 992). Glen Forbes also has a higher family-household share (93% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Bass vs Glen Forbes: common questions

Does Bass or Glen Forbes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bass scores 1000 vs 992 in Glen Forbes. 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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