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Forest Glen vs Kiels Mountain

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forest Glen (1050) sits above Kiels Mountain (1049).

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Forest Glen and Kiels Mountain side by side

MeasureForest GlenKiels Mountain
Renting
Owner occupied–86.0%
Renter occupied–9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10501049
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score6520
Population–714
Median age–43
Climate
Annual rainfall1597 mm1597 mm
Mean max, January29.4°C29.4°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
Forest Glen edges out on average school ICSEA (1050 vs 1049).

Forest Glen vs Kiels Mountain: common questions

Does Forest Glen or Kiels Mountain have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forest Glen scores 1050 vs 1049 in Kiels Mountain. 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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