Side by sideSuburb comparison

Epping Forest vs Cleveland.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Epping Forest edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Epping Forest (979) sits above Cleveland (944).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Epping Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (979 vs 944).

Common questionsEpping Forest vs Cleveland

Common questions

Does Epping Forest or Cleveland have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Epping Forest scores 979 vs 944 in Cleveland. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Epping Forest
Metric
Cleveland

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$200/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$200/wk
$100/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$170/wk
73.0%
Owner occupied
9.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
87
Population
261
40
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
5
979
Avg ICSEA
944

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).