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Lenswood vs Forest Range

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

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Lenswood and Forest Range side by side

MeasureLenswoodForest Range
Renting
House rent$450/wk–
Unit rent$325/wk–
Owner occupied85.0%88.0%
Renter occupied12.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby911
Average ICSEA10541059
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population534290
Median age4338
Climate
Annual rainfall860 mm860 mm
Mean max, January26.9°C26.9°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
Forest Range edges out on average school ICSEA (1059 vs 1054).

Lenswood 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.

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