Guys Forest vs Burrowye
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Burrowye (981) sits above Guys Forest (969). Burrowye skews owner-occupied (100%), Guys Forest runs more rental-dense (57% owner).
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| Measure | Guys Forest | Burrowye |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 57.0% | 100.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 8 |
| Average ICSEA | 969 | 981 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 20 | 24 |
| Median age | 63 | 65 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 929 mm | 838 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.3°C | 31.7°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
- Burrowye edges out on average school ICSEA (981 vs 969). Guys Forest also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Guys Forest vs Burrowye: common questions
Does Guys Forest or Burrowye have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Burrowye scores 981 vs 969 in Guys 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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