Side by sideSuburb comparison

Lenswood vs Forest Range.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forest Range (1059) sits above Lenswood (1054).

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

Forest Range edges out on average school ICSEA (1059 vs 1054).

Common questionsLenswood vs Forest Range

Common questions

Does Lenswood or Forest Range have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forest Range scores 1059 vs 1054 in Lenswood. 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

Lenswood
Metric
Forest Range

Price & Market

$536,000
Median house
$274,320
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$450/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$330/wk
$325/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$330/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
88.0%
12.0%
Renter occupied
13.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
534
Population
290
43
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

9
Schools nearby
11
1054
Avg ICSEA
1059

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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