Foresthome vs Bemerside
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bemerside (954) sits above Foresthome (923). Bemerside skews owner-occupied (93%), Foresthome runs more rental-dense (83% owner).
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Foresthome and Bemerside side by side
| Measure | Foresthome | Bemerside |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 83.0% | 93.0% |
| Renter occupied | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 9 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 923 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 84 | 259 |
| Median age | 54 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 2095 mm | 2338 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.8°C | 31.5°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
- Bemerside edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 923). Bemerside also has a higher family-household share (85% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Foresthome vs Bemerside: common questions
Does Foresthome or Bemerside have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bemerside scores 954 vs 923 in Foresthome. 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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