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Forster vs Cambrai

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cambrai (992) sits above Forster (943). Forster skews owner-occupied (100%), Cambrai runs more rental-dense (87% owner).

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Forster and Cambrai side by side

MeasureForsterCambrai
Renting
House rent–$500/wk
Unit rent–$223/wk
Owner occupied100.0%87.0%
Renter occupied–11.0%
Schools
Schools nearby320
Average ICSEA943992
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population14266
Median age5952
Climate
Annual rainfall308 mm304 mm
Mean max, January30.8°C31.1°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
Cambrai edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 943).

Forster vs Cambrai: common questions

Does Forster or Cambrai have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cambrai scores 992 vs 943 in Forster. 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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