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Caveside vs Mersey Forest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Caveside (938) sits above Mersey Forest (933).

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Caveside and Mersey Forest side by side

MeasureCavesideMersey Forest
Renting
House rent$240/wk$240/wk
Unit rent$180/wk$204/wk
Owner occupied68.0%–
Renter occupied24.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby93
Average ICSEA938933
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population142–
Median age42–
Climate
Annual rainfall1195 mm1618 mm
Mean max, January21.9°C19.9°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
Caveside edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 933).

Caveside vs Mersey Forest: common questions

Does Caveside or Mersey Forest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Caveside scores 938 vs 933 in Mersey Forest. 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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