Bellmount Forest vs Lade Vale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bellmount Forest (1056) sits above Lade Vale (1041).
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Bellmount Forest and Lade Vale side by side
| Measure | Bellmount Forest | Lade Vale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1056 | 1041 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 120 | 158 |
| Median age | 49 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 655 mm | 652 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 29.6°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
- Bellmount Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (1056 vs 1041). Lade Vale also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 67%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Bellmount Forest vs Lade Vale: common questions
Does Bellmount Forest or Lade Vale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bellmount Forest scores 1056 vs 1041 in Lade Vale. 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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