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South Forest vs Stanley

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving South Forest (899) sits above Stanley (895).

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South Forest and Stanley side by side

MeasureSouth ForestStanley
Renting
House rent$220/wk$225/wk
Unit rent$225/wk$191/wk
Owner occupied69.0%–
Renter occupied9.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby76
Average ICSEA899895
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population100595
Median age4351
Climate
Annual rainfall1160 mm884 mm
Mean max, January21.3°C21.5°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
South Forest edges out on average school ICSEA (899 vs 895).

South Forest vs Stanley: common questions

Does South Forest or Stanley have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), South Forest scores 899 vs 895 in Stanley. 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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