Side by sideSuburb comparison

Forest Glen vs South Maroota.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forest Glen (1075) sits above South Maroota (999). South Maroota skews owner-occupied (90%), Forest Glen runs more rental-dense (60% owner).

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

Forest Glen edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 999).

Common questionsForest Glen vs South Maroota

Common questions

Does Forest Glen or South Maroota have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forest Glen scores 1075 vs 999 in South Maroota. 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

Forest Glen
Metric
South Maroota

Price & Market

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

Rental

$525/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$400/wk
$210/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$400/wk
60.0%
Owner occupied
90.0%
16.0%
Renter occupied
7.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
71
Population
613
39
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

4
Schools nearby
7
1075
Avg ICSEA
999

Climate

1302 mm
Annual rainfall
1302 mm
26.0°C
Mean max (Jan)
26.0°C

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