Birdwood vs Forreston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birdwood (1019) sits above Forreston (1001).
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Birdwood and Forreston side by side
| Measure | Birdwood | Forreston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $625/wk | $590/wk |
| Unit rent | $320/wk | $258/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 91.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 1019 | 1001 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 5 | 0 |
| Population | 1,376 | 407 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 708 mm | 767 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.9°C | 28.1°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
- Birdwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1001).
Birdwood vs Forreston: common questions
Does Birdwood or Forreston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birdwood scores 1019 vs 1001 in Forreston. 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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