Kurwongbah vs Frenchs Forest
Frenchs Forest scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kurwongbah (1002) sits above Frenchs Forest (994).
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Kurwongbah and Frenchs Forest side by side
| Measure | Kurwongbah | Frenchs Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 85.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1002 | 994 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 90 | 100 |
| Population | 1,552 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1143 mm | 1143 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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
- Kurwongbah edges out on average school ICSEA (1002 vs 994).
Kurwongbah vs Frenchs Forest: common questions
Does Kurwongbah or Frenchs Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kurwongbah scores 1002 vs 994 in Frenchs 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.
Which is more walkable, Kurwongbah or Frenchs Forest?
Frenchs Forest scores 10/100 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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