Ellen Grove vs Forest Lake
Forest Lake scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ellen Grove (963) sits above Forest Lake (957). Forest Lake skews owner-occupied (72%), Ellen Grove runs more rental-dense (29% owner).
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Ellen Grove and Forest Lake side by side
| Measure | Ellen Grove | Forest Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $570/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $350/wk | $390/wk |
| Owner occupied | 29.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 67.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 957 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,586 | 22,676 |
| Median age | 30 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 915 mm | 915 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.8°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
- Ellen Grove edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 957).
Ellen Grove vs Forest Lake: common questions
Does Ellen Grove or Forest Lake have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ellen Grove scores 963 vs 957 in Forest Lake. 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.
Which is more walkable, Ellen Grove or Forest Lake?
Forest Lake scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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