Side by sideSuburb comparison

Telita vs Forester.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Forester edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forester (897) sits above Telita (870).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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

Forester edges out on average school ICSEA (897 vs 870).

Common questionsTelita vs Forester

Common questions

Does Telita or Forester have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forester scores 897 vs 870 in Telita. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Telita
Metric
Forester

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$180/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$210/wk
$190/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$180/wk
50.0%
Owner occupied
30.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
0
38
Population
11
30
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
4
870
Avg ICSEA
897

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).