Guys Forest vs Walwa

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Guys Forest (969) sits above Walwa (931). Walwa skews owner-occupied (72%), Guys Forest runs more rental-dense (57% owner).

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Guys Forest and Walwa side by side

MeasureGuys ForestWalwa
Renting
Owner occupied57.0%72.0%
Renter occupied–18.0%
Schools
Schools nearby37
Average ICSEA969931
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population20191
Median age6363
Climate
Annual rainfall929 mm825 mm
Mean max, January30.3°C31.4°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
Guys Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (969 vs 931). Guys Forest also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 51%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Guys Forest vs Walwa: common questions

Does Guys Forest or Walwa have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Guys Forest scores 969 vs 931 in Walwa. 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.