Side by sideSuburb comparison

Kilmore East vs Forbes.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forbes (1025) sits above Kilmore East (1023).

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

Forbes edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1023).

Common questionsKilmore East vs Forbes

Common questions

Does Kilmore East or Forbes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forbes scores 1025 vs 1023 in Kilmore East. 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

Kilmore East
Metric
Forbes

Price & Market

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

Rental

$338/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$338/wk
$248/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$287/wk
94.0%
Owner occupied
10.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
20
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
450
Population
10,578
47
Median age
41

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
1023
Avg ICSEA
1025

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

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