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Cromer vs Forreston

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forreston (1001) sits above Cromer (995).

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Cromer and Forreston side by side

MeasureCromerForreston
Renting
House rent$710/wk$590/wk
Unit rent$335/wk$258/wk
Owner occupied85.0%91.0%
Renter occupied9.0%10.0%
Schools
Schools nearby35
Average ICSEA9951001
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population215407
Median age4948
Climate
Annual rainfall684 mm767 mm
Mean max, January27.9°C28.1°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
Forreston edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 995). Forreston also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Cromer vs Forreston: common questions

Does Cromer or Forreston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forreston scores 1001 vs 995 in Cromer. 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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