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Cadia vs Forest Reefs

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forest Reefs (977) sits above Cadia (972).

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Cadia and Forest Reefs side by side

MeasureCadiaForest Reefs
Price and market
Median house–$1,200,000
Median unit–$315,360
Renting
House rent$600/wk$513/wk
Unit rent$460/wk–
Owner occupied–82.0%
Renter occupied–10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1611
Average ICSEA972977
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population3537
Median age2943
Climate
Annual rainfall846 mm817 mm
Mean max, January28.4°C28.6°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
Forest Reefs edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 972).

Cadia vs Forest Reefs: common questions

Does Cadia or Forest Reefs have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forest Reefs scores 977 vs 972 in Cadia. 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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