Forest Lake vs Serviceton
Serviceton scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Serviceton (966) sits above Forest Lake (957).
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Forest Lake and Serviceton side by side
| Measure | Forest Lake | Serviceton |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $390/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 966 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 26 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 22,676 | – |
| Median age | 37 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 915 mm | 922 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.7°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
- Serviceton edges out on average school ICSEA (966 vs 957).
Forest Lake vs Serviceton: common questions
Does Forest Lake or Serviceton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Serviceton scores 966 vs 957 in Forest Lake. 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 Lake or Serviceton?
Serviceton scores 26/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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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