Side by sideSuburb comparison

Forest Lodge vs Glebe.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forest Lodge (1098) sits above Glebe (1092).

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 Lodge edges out on average school ICSEA (1098 vs 1092).

Common questionsForest Lodge vs Glebe

Common questions

Does Forest Lodge or Glebe have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forest Lodge scores 1098 vs 1092 in Glebe. 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 Lodge
Metric
Glebe

Price & Market

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

Rental

$495/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$495/wk
$590/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$420/wk
36.0%
Owner occupied
35.0%
61.0%
Renter occupied
61.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
0
Transit score
20
100
Bike score
100
4,965
Population
11,680
34
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1098
Avg ICSEA
1092

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).