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Blackwood Forest vs Glen Alvie

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackwood Forest (1002) sits above Glen Alvie (996).

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Blackwood Forest and Glen Alvie side by side

MeasureBlackwood ForestGlen Alvie
Renting
Owner occupied–82.0%
Renter occupied–11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby35
Average ICSEA1002996
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population–182
Median age–44
Climate
Annual rainfall973 mm935 mm
Mean max, January24.1°C24.6°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
Blackwood Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 996).

Blackwood Forest vs Glen Alvie: common questions

Does Blackwood Forest or Glen Alvie have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackwood Forest scores 1002 vs 996 in Glen Alvie. 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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