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Forest vs South Forest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Forest (899) sits above Forest (878). Forest skews owner-occupied (82%), South Forest runs more rental-dense (69% owner).

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Forest and South Forest side by side

MeasureForestSouth Forest
Renting
House rent$220/wk$220/wk
Unit rent$225/wk$225/wk
Owner occupied82.0%69.0%
Renter occupied16.0%9.0%
Schools
Schools nearby57
Average ICSEA878899
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population464100
Median age3843
Climate
Annual rainfall1055 mm1160 mm
Mean max, January21.5°C21.3°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
South Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (899 vs 878).

Forest vs South Forest: common questions

Does Forest or South Forest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Forest scores 899 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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