Side by sideSuburb comparison

Hoskinstown vs Forbes Creek.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Hoskinstown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hoskinstown (1033) sits above Forbes Creek (992).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Hoskinstown edges out on average school ICSEA (1033 vs 992).

Common questionsHoskinstown vs Forbes Creek

Common questions

Does Hoskinstown or Forbes Creek have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hoskinstown scores 1033 vs 992 in Forbes Creek. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Hoskinstown
Metric
Forbes Creek

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$500/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$500/wk
$435/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$450/wk
88.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
191
Population
62
38
Median age
52

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
3
1033
Avg ICSEA
992

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).