Fordwich vs Mount Thorley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Thorley (942) sits above Fordwich (903). Mount Thorley skews owner-occupied (72%), Fordwich runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
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Fordwich and Mount Thorley side by side
| Measure | Fordwich | Mount Thorley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $640/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 66.0% | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 903 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 90 | 86 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 656 mm | 639 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.4°C | 31.7°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
- Mount Thorley edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 903).
Fordwich vs Mount Thorley: common questions
Does Fordwich or Mount Thorley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Thorley scores 942 vs 903 in Fordwich. 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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