Forreston vs Gumeracha
Gumeracha scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Gumeracha (1030) sits above Forreston (1001). Forreston skews owner-occupied (91%), Gumeracha runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Forreston and Gumeracha side by side
| Measure | Forreston | Gumeracha |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $817,000 |
| Median unit | – | $257,760 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | -9.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $258/wk | $286/wk |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 15.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1030 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 407 | 847 |
| Median age | 48 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 767 mm | 782 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.1°C | 27.5°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
- Gumeracha edges out on average school ICSEA (1030 vs 1001). Forreston also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 74%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Forreston vs Gumeracha: common questions
Does Forreston or Gumeracha have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Gumeracha scores 1030 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.
Which is more walkable, Forreston or Gumeracha?
Gumeracha scores 12/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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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