Mount Whitestone vs Fordsdale
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fordsdale (968) sits above Mount Whitestone (962). Mount Whitestone skews owner-occupied (69%), Fordsdale runs more rental-dense (42% owner).
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Mount Whitestone and Fordsdale side by side
| Measure | Mount Whitestone | Fordsdale |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 69.0% | 42.0% |
| Renter occupied | 19.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 14 | 10 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 129 | 50 |
| Median age | 50 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 681 mm | 711 mm |
| Mean max, January | 31.6°C | 30.9°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
- Fordsdale edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 962). Mount Whitestone also has a higher family-household share (64% vs 50%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Mount Whitestone vs Fordsdale: common questions
Does Mount Whitestone or Fordsdale have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fordsdale scores 968 vs 962 in Mount Whitestone. 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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