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Forest Range vs Norton Summit

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Norton Summit (1088) sits above Forest Range (1059).

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Forest Range and Norton Summit side by side

MeasureForest RangeNorton Summit
Renting
House rent–$600/wk
Unit rent–$315/wk
Owner occupied88.0%85.0%
Renter occupied13.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1120
Average ICSEA10591088
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population290548
Median age3841
Climate
Annual rainfall860 mm848 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C27.3°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
Norton Summit edges out on average school ICSEA (1088 vs 1059).

Forest Range vs Norton Summit: common questions

Does Forest Range or Norton Summit have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Norton Summit scores 1088 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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