Side by sideSuburb comparison

Forest Reefs vs Cadia.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forest Reefs (977) sits above Cadia (972).

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 Reefs edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 972).

Common questionsForest Reefs vs Cadia

Common questions

Does Forest Reefs or Cadia have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forest Reefs scores 977 vs 972 in Cadia. 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 Reefs
Metric
Cadia

Price & Market

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

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$325/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$281/wk
82.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
537
Population
3
43
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

11
Schools nearby
16
977
Avg ICSEA
972

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).