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Forthside vs Paloona

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paloona (950) sits above Forthside (947). Forthside skews owner-occupied (105%), Paloona runs more rental-dense (85% owner).

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Forthside and Paloona side by side

MeasureForthsidePaloona
Renting
House rent$250/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$149/wk$335/wk
Owner occupied105.0%85.0%
Renter occupied–15.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1420
Average ICSEA947950
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population7684
Median age3840
Climate
Annual rainfall889 mm969 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
Paloona edges out on average school ICSEA (950 vs 947).

Forthside vs Paloona: common questions

Does Forthside or Paloona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paloona scores 950 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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