Forrestfield vs Welshpool
Welshpool scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Welshpool (1024) sits above Forrestfield (1023). Forrestfield skews owner-occupied (73%), Welshpool runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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Forrestfield and Welshpool side by side
| Measure | Forrestfield | Welshpool |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $265/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $265/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | 50.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1023 | 1024 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 6 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 13,181 | 16 |
| Median age | 38 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 737 mm | 713 mm |
| Mean max, January | 32.5°C | 32.2°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
- Welshpool edges out on average school ICSEA (1024 vs 1023).
Forrestfield vs Welshpool: common questions
Does Forrestfield or Welshpool have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Welshpool scores 1024 vs 1023 in Forrestfield. 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, Forrestfield or Welshpool?
Welshpool scores 18/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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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