Duckenfield vs Millers Forest
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Duckenfield (948) sits above Millers Forest (939). Duckenfield skews owner-occupied (94%), Millers Forest runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Duckenfield and Millers Forest side by side
| Measure | Duckenfield | Millers Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | $525/wk |
| Owner occupied | 94.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 948 | 939 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 92 | 357 |
| Median age | 49 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 988 mm | 988 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.7°C | 29.7°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
- Duckenfield edges out on average school ICSEA (948 vs 939). Millers Forest also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Duckenfield vs Millers Forest: common questions
Does Duckenfield or Millers Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Duckenfield scores 948 vs 939 in Millers 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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