Forster vs Sanderston
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Sanderston (970) sits above Forster (943). Forster skews owner-occupied (100%), Sanderston runs more rental-dense (89% owner).
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Forster and Sanderston side by side
| Measure | Forster | Sanderston |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 100.0% | 89.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 970 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 14 | 79 |
| Median age | 59 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 308 mm | 333 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.8°C | 30.7°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
- Sanderston edges out on average school ICSEA (970 vs 943).
Forster vs Sanderston: common questions
Does Forster or Sanderston have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Sanderston scores 970 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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