Raglan vs Forest Grove
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forest Grove (985) sits above Raglan (979). Forest Grove skews owner-occupied (94%), Raglan runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Raglan and Forest Grove side by side
| Measure | Raglan | Forest Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $657,500 | – |
| Median unit | $274,320 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.4% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 82.0% | 94.0% |
| Renter occupied | 16.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 16 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 979 | 985 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 0 | – |
| Population | 1,272 | 115 |
| Median age | 38 | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 616 mm | 611 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°C | 29.1°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 Grove edges out on average school ICSEA (985 vs 979). Forest Grove also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 79%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Raglan vs Forest Grove: common questions
Does Raglan or Forest Grove have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forest Grove scores 985 vs 979 in Raglan. 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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