Good Forest vs Lowther
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Lowther (994) sits above Good Forest (983). Good Forest skews owner-occupied (108%), Lowther runs more rental-dense (85% owner).
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| Measure | Good Forest | Lowther |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $480/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 108.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 15 |
| Average ICSEA | 983 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 38 | 69 |
| Median age | 53 | 62 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 716 mm | 717 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.6°C | 28.1°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
- Lowther edges out on average school ICSEA (994 vs 983).
Good Forest vs Lowther: common questions
Does Good Forest or Lowther have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Lowther scores 994 vs 983 in Good Forest. 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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