Forest vs Black River
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Black River (895) sits above Forest (878).
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Forest and Black River side by side
| Measure | Forest | Black River |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $220/wk | $230/wk |
| Unit rent | $225/wk | $196/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 878 | 895 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 464 | – |
| Median age | 38 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1055 mm | 1031 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.5°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
- Black River edges out on average school ICSEA (895 vs 878).
Forest vs Black River: common questions
Does Forest or Black River have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Black River scores 895 vs 878 in Forest. 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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