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Forth vs Forthside

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forth (952) sits above Forthside (947). Forthside skews owner-occupied (105%), Forth runs more rental-dense (84% owner).

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Forth and Forthside side by side

MeasureForthForthside
Renting
House rent$250/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$260/wk$149/wk
Owner occupied84.0%105.0%
Renter occupied13.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby1914
Average ICSEA952947
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population73876
Median age4638
Climate
Annual rainfall889 mm889 mm
Mean max, January21.6°C21.6°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
Forth edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 947).

Forth vs Forthside: common questions

Does Forth or Forthside have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forth scores 952 vs 947 in Forthside. 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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