Forest Grove vs Redgate
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Redgate (1053) sits above Forest Grove (1044).
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Forest Grove and Redgate side by side
| Measure | Forest Grove | Redgate |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | $300/wk |
| Unit rent | $250/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 62.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 8.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 1044 | 1053 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 253 | 98 |
| Median age | 52 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1084 mm | 1100 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 25.6°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
- Redgate edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1044). Redgate also has a higher family-household share (72% vs 58%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Forest Grove vs Redgate: common questions
Does Forest Grove or Redgate have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Redgate scores 1053 vs 1044 in Forest Grove. 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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