Side by sideSuburb comparison

Carwoola vs Forbes Creek.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carwoola (1039) sits above Forbes Creek (992).

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

Carwoola edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 992).

Common questionsCarwoola vs Forbes Creek

Common questions

Does Carwoola or Forbes Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carwoola scores 1039 vs 992 in Forbes Creek. 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

Carwoola
Metric
Forbes Creek

Price & Market

$1,630,000
Median house
Median unit
+5.2%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$695/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$820/wk
$433/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
91.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
6.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,602
Population
62
44
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
3
1039
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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