Forbes vs Carrawabbity
Forbes scores higher on walkability (98/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carrawabbity (923) sits above Forbes (917).
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Forbes and Carrawabbity side by side
| Measure | Forbes | Carrawabbity |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $425,000 | – |
| Median unit | $375,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $420/wk | $420/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | 923 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 98 | 0 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 0 |
| Population | 8,157 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 493 mm | 478 mm |
| Mean max, January | 34.1°C | 34.3°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
- Carrawabbity edges out on average school ICSEA (923 vs 917).
Forbes vs Carrawabbity: common questions
Does Forbes or Carrawabbity have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carrawabbity scores 923 vs 917 in Forbes. 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, Forbes or Carrawabbity?
Forbes scores 98/100 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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