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Forth vs Leith

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forth (952) sits above Leith (946). Leith skews owner-occupied (94%), Forth runs more rental-dense (84% owner).

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Forth and Leith side by side

MeasureForthLeith
Renting
House rent$250/wk$246/wk
Unit rent$260/wk$215/wk
Owner occupied84.0%94.0%
Renter occupied13.0%6.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1920
Average ICSEA952946
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score065
Population738504
Median age4651
Climate
Annual rainfall889 mm837 mm
Mean max, January21.6°C21.7°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
Forth edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 946). Leith also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Forth vs Leith: common questions

Does Forth or Leith have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forth scores 952 vs 946 in Leith. 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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