Side by sideSuburb comparison

Braemeadows vs Forrest Beach.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Forrest Beach edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forrest Beach (910) sits above Braemeadows (884).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Forrest Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (910 vs 884).

Common questionsBraemeadows vs Forrest Beach

Common questions

Does Braemeadows or Forrest Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forrest Beach scores 910 vs 884 in Braemeadows. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Braemeadows
Metric
Forrest Beach

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$150/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
13.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
269
Population
10,923
52
Median age
51

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

5
Schools nearby
11
884
Avg ICSEA
910

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).