Side by sideSuburb comparison

Forbes Creek vs Carwoola.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carwoola (1039) sits above Forbes Creek (992).

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

Carwoola edges out on average school ICSEA (1039 vs 992).

Common questionsForbes Creek vs Carwoola

Common questions

Does Forbes Creek or Carwoola have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carwoola scores 1039 vs 992 in Forbes Creek. 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

Forbes Creek
Metric
Carwoola

Price & Market

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

Rental

$500/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$450/wk
$450/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
83.0%
Owner occupied
91.0%
Renter occupied
6.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
62
Population
1,602
52
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
20
992
Avg ICSEA
1039

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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