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Mount Forbes vs Mount Walker

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Forbes (963) sits above Mount Walker (961).

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MeasureMount ForbesMount Walker
Renting
Owner occupied88.0%–
Renter occupied11.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2011
Average ICSEA963961
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population262–
Median age43–
Climate
Annual rainfall762 mm781 mm
Mean max, January31.6°C31.6°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
Mount Forbes edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 961).

Mount Forbes vs Mount Walker: common questions

Does Mount Forbes or Mount Walker have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Forbes scores 963 vs 961 in Mount Walker. 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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