Mount Walker West vs Mount Forbes
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mount Forbes (963) sits above Mount Walker West (951). Mount Forbes skews owner-occupied (88%), Mount Walker West runs more rental-dense (50% owner).
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| Measure | Mount Walker West | Mount Forbes |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 88.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 951 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 31 | 262 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 783 mm | 762 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.9°C | 31.6°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 951). Mount Walker West also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 81%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Walker West vs Mount Forbes: common questions
Does Mount Walker West or Mount Forbes have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mount Forbes scores 963 vs 951 in Mount Walker West. 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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