Blackwood Forest vs Kernot
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackwood Forest (1002) sits above Kernot (985).
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Blackwood Forest and Kernot side by side
| Measure | Blackwood Forest | Kernot |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | – | 86.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | – | 118 |
| Median age | – | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 973 mm | 952 mm |
| Mean max, January | 24.1°C | 24.4°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 985).
Blackwood Forest vs Kernot: common questions
Does Blackwood Forest or Kernot have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackwood Forest scores 1002 vs 985 in Kernot. 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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