Forest Range vs Basket Range
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Basket Range (1090) sits above Forest Range (1059). Forest Range skews owner-occupied (88%), Basket Range runs more rental-dense (78% owner).
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Forest Range and Basket Range side by side
| Measure | Forest Range | Basket Range |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $470/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $363/wk |
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1059 | 1090 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 290 | 364 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 860 mm | 1067 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.9°C | 26.1°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
- Basket Range edges out on average school ICSEA (1090 vs 1059).
Forest Range vs Basket Range: common questions
Does Forest Range or Basket Range have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Basket Range scores 1090 vs 1059 in Forest Range. 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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