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Forreston vs Birdwood

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Birdwood (1019) sits above Forreston (1001).

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Forreston and Birdwood side by side

MeasureForrestonBirdwood
Renting
House rent$590/wk$625/wk
Unit rent$258/wk$320/wk
Owner occupied91.0%88.0%
Renter occupied10.0%11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby56
Average ICSEA10011019
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score05
Population4071,376
Median age4843
Climate
Annual rainfall767 mm708 mm
Mean max, January28.1°C27.9°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
Birdwood edges out on average school ICSEA (1019 vs 1001).

Forreston vs Birdwood: common questions

Does Forreston or Birdwood have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Birdwood scores 1019 vs 1001 in Forreston. 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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