Side by sideSuburb comparison

Forbes Creek vs Yarrow.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarrow (1024) 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

Yarrow edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 992).

Common questionsForbes Creek vs Yarrow

Common questions

Does Forbes Creek or Yarrow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarrow scores 1024 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
Yarrow

Price & Market

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

Rental

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

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
62
Population
3
52
Median age
74

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

3
Schools nearby
12
992
Avg ICSEA
1024

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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