Forest Reefs vs Cadia

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

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Forest Reefs and Cadia side by side

MeasureForest ReefsCadia
Price and market
Median house$1,200,000–
Median unit$315,360–
Renting
House rent$513/wk$600/wk
Unit rent–$460/wk
Owner occupied82.0%–
Renter occupied10.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1116
Average ICSEA977972
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population5373
Median age4329
Climate
Annual rainfall817 mm846 mm
Mean max, January28.6°C28.4°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
Forest Reefs edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 972).

Forest 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.