Kawarren vs Forrest
Forrest scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forrest (992) sits above Kawarren (975).
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Kawarren and Forrest side by side
| Measure | Kawarren | Forrest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 92.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 11 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 975 | 992 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 75 |
| Population | 189 | – |
| Median age | 54 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 948 mm | 943 mm |
| Mean max, January | 23.6°C | 23.4°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
- Forrest edges out on average school ICSEA (992 vs 975).
Kawarren vs Forrest: common questions
Does Kawarren or Forrest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forrest scores 992 vs 975 in Kawarren. 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.
Which is more walkable, Kawarren or Forrest?
Forrest scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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