Ruabon vs Forrest Beach
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forrest Beach (1015) sits above Ruabon (995). Ruabon skews owner-occupied (68%), Forrest Beach runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
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Ruabon and Forrest Beach side by side
| Measure | Ruabon | Forrest Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $350/wk | $330/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $883/wk |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 12.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 10 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 995 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 82 | 34 |
| Median age | 38 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 720 mm | 703 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 29.9°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
- Forrest Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 995). Forrest Beach also has a higher family-household share (100% vs 84%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Ruabon vs Forrest Beach: common questions
Does Ruabon or Forrest Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forrest Beach scores 1015 vs 995 in Ruabon. 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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