Forest Range vs Carey Gully

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Carey Gully (1075) sits above Forest Range (1059).

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Forest Range and Carey Gully side by side

MeasureForest RangeCarey Gully
Renting
House rent–$600/wk
Owner occupied88.0%87.0%
Renter occupied13.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1118
Average ICSEA10591075
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population290428
Median age3853
Climate
Annual rainfall860 mm1067 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.1°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
Carey Gully edges out on average school ICSEA (1075 vs 1059).

Forest Range vs Carey Gully: common questions

Does Forest Range or Carey Gully have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Carey Gully scores 1075 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.