Denbarker vs Forest Hill
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Denbarker (1009) sits above Forest Hill (993). Denbarker skews owner-occupied (94%), Forest Hill runs more rental-dense (69% owner).
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Denbarker and Forest Hill side by side
| Measure | Denbarker | Forest Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $125/wk | $190/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1009 | 993 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 93 | 143 |
| Median age | 41 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 704 mm | 631 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.1°C | 26.6°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
- Denbarker edges out on average school ICSEA (1009 vs 993).
Denbarker vs Forest Hill: common questions
Does Denbarker or Forest Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Denbarker scores 1009 vs 993 in Forest Hill. 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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