Forde vs Moncrieff
Moncrieff (median $1,004,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Forde ($1,150,000).
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Forde and Moncrieff side by side
| Measure | Forde | Moncrieff |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,150,000 | $1,004,000 |
| Median unit | $843,000 | $680,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Unit rent | $590/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1079 | 1078 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 22 | 0 |
| Transit score | 30 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,435 | 5,310 |
| Median age | 35 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 646 mm | 676 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.9°C | 28.8°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
Forde scores higher on walkability (22/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forde (1079) sits above Moncrieff (1078).
- For buyers
- Moncrieff is the lower entry point at $1,004,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Moncrieff offers the higher gross rental yield (2.49% vs 2.17%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Forde edges out on average school ICSEA (1079 vs 1078).
Forde vs Moncrieff: common questions
Is Forde or Moncrieff cheaper to buy in?
Moncrieff has the lower median house price at $1,004,000, roughly 13% below Forde ($1,150,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Forde or Moncrieff have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forde scores 1079 vs 1078 in Moncrieff. 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, Forde or Moncrieff?
Forde scores 22/100 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Forde or Moncrieff?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.49% in Moncrieff vs 2.17% in Forde. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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