Fords vs Bethel
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fords (985) sits above Bethel (962). Fords skews owner-occupied (83%), Bethel runs more rental-dense (70% owner).
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Fords and Bethel side by side
| Measure | Fords | Bethel |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $400/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 17.0% | 20.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 4 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 962 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 81 | 52 |
| Median age | 39 | 49 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 481 mm | 492 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.4°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
- Fords edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 962).
Fords vs Bethel: common questions
Does Fords or Bethel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fords scores 985 vs 962 in Bethel. 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.
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