Forreston vs Kenton Valley
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kenton Valley (1023) sits above Forreston (1001).
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Forreston and Kenton Valley side by side
| Measure | Forreston | Kenton Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $258/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 91.0% | 89.0% |
| Renter occupied | 10.0% | 13.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 1001 | 1023 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 407 | 262 |
| 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
- Kenton Valley edges out on average school ICSEA (1023 vs 1001).
Forreston vs Kenton Valley: common questions
Does Forreston or Kenton Valley have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kenton Valley scores 1023 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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