Forestdale vs Hillcrest
Hillcrest scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forestdale (1005) sits above Hillcrest (992).
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Forestdale and Hillcrest side by side
| Measure | Forestdale | Hillcrest |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $725,000 |
| Median unit | – | $428,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $306/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 6.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 55 | 100 |
| Population | 2,560 | – |
| Median age | 43 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 926 mm | 953 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.4°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
- Forestdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 992).
Forestdale vs Hillcrest: common questions
Does Forestdale or Hillcrest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forestdale scores 1005 vs 992 in Hillcrest. 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.
Which is more walkable, Forestdale or Hillcrest?
Hillcrest scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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