Black Hill vs Forster
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forster (943) sits above Black Hill (923). Forster skews owner-occupied (100%), Black Hill runs more rental-dense (80% owner).
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Black Hill and Forster side by side
| Measure | Black Hill | Forster |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 80.0% | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 943 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 45 | 14 |
| Median age | 55 | 59 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 298 mm | 308 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.2°C | 30.8°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
- Forster edges out on average school ICSEA (943 vs 923).
Black Hill vs Forster: common questions
Does Black Hill or Forster have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forster scores 943 vs 923 in Black Hill. 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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