Forest Hill vs Mount Barker
Mount Barker scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forest Hill (993) sits above Mount Barker (918).
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Forest Hill and Mount Barker side by side
| Measure | Forest Hill | Mount Barker |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $190/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 918 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 10 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 143 | 2,855 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 631 mm | 651 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.6°C | 25.9°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 Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (993 vs 918).
Forest Hill vs Mount Barker: common questions
Does Forest Hill or Mount Barker have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forest Hill scores 993 vs 918 in Mount Barker. 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.
Which is more walkable, Forest Hill or Mount Barker?
Mount Barker scores 52/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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