Mount Forbes vs Willowbank
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Forbes (963) sits above Willowbank (955). Mount Forbes skews owner-occupied (88%), Willowbank runs more rental-dense (74% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Forbes | Willowbank |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 88.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 24.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 11 |
| Average ICSEA | 963 | 955 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 262 | 1,351 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 762 mm | 751 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 31.8°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 955).
Mount Forbes vs Willowbank: common questions
Does Mount Forbes or Willowbank have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Forbes scores 963 vs 955 in Willowbank. 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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