Side by sideSuburb comparison

Forbes River vs Yarras.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarras (938) sits above Forbes River (921).

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

Yarras edges out on average school ICSEA (938 vs 921).

Common questionsForbes River vs Yarras

Common questions

Does Forbes River or Yarras have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarras scores 938 vs 921 in Forbes River. 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 River
Metric
Yarras

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
67.0%
Owner occupied
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
20
Population
15,054
45
Median age
44

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
14
921
Avg ICSEA
938

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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