Hope Forest vs Montarra
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Montarra (1028) sits above Hope Forest (1022). Montarra skews owner-occupied (117%), Hope Forest runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Hope Forest and Montarra side by side
| Measure | Hope Forest | Montarra |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $400/wk |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 117.0% |
| Renter occupied | 14.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1022 | 1028 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 143 | 28 |
| Median age | 42 | 53 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 809 mm | 721 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.3°C | 26.1°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
- Montarra edges out on average school ICSEA (1028 vs 1022). Hope Forest also has a higher family-household share (88% vs 75%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hope Forest vs Montarra: common questions
Does Hope Forest or Montarra have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Montarra scores 1028 vs 1022 in Hope 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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