Forestville vs Millswood
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Millswood (1117) sits above Forestville (1108). Millswood skews owner-occupied (85%), Forestville runs more rental-dense (66% owner).
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Forestville and Millswood side by side
| Measure | Forestville | Millswood |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $690/wk | $1150/wk |
| Unit rent | $490/wk | $495/wk |
| Owner occupied | 66.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1108 | 1117 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 100 |
| Transit score | 30 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,400 | 2,173 |
| Median age | 39 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 508 mm | 508 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.4°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
- Millswood edges out on average school ICSEA (1117 vs 1108). Millswood also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 64%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Forestville vs Millswood: common questions
Does Forestville or Millswood have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Millswood scores 1117 vs 1108 in Forestville. 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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