Forrest Beach vs Ludlow

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forrest Beach (1015) sits above Ludlow (995). Ludlow skews owner-occupied (67%), Forrest Beach runs more rental-dense (54% owner).

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Forrest Beach and Ludlow side by side

MeasureForrest BeachLudlow
Renting
House rent$330/wk$350/wk
Unit rent$883/wk$285/wk
Owner occupied54.0%67.0%
Renter occupied–13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby210
Average ICSEA1015995
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population34132
Median age5042
Climate
Annual rainfall703 mm703 mm
Mean max, January29.9°C29.9°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
Forrest Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 995). Forrest Beach also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 72%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Forrest Beach vs Ludlow: common questions

Does Forrest Beach or Ludlow have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forrest Beach scores 1015 vs 995 in Ludlow. 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.