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Leith vs Forth

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forth (952) sits above Leith (946). Leith skews owner-occupied (94%), Forth runs more rental-dense (84% owner).

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Leith and Forth side by side

MeasureLeithForth
Renting
House rent$246/wk$250/wk
Unit rent$215/wk$260/wk
Owner occupied94.0%84.0%
Renter occupied6.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2019
Average ICSEA946952
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score650
Population504738
Median age5146
Climate
Annual rainfall837 mm889 mm
Mean max, January21.7°C21.6°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
Forth edges out on average school ICSEA (952 vs 946). Leith also has a higher family-household share (84% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Leith vs Forth: common questions

Does Leith or Forth have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forth scores 952 vs 946 in Leith. 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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