Telita vs Forester
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forester (897) sits above Telita (870).
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Telita and Forester side by side
| Measure | Telita | Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $180/wk | $210/wk |
| Unit rent | $190/wk | $180/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 870 | 897 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 0 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 38 | 11 |
| Median age | 30 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 987 mm | 920 mm |
| Mean max, January | 22.5°C | 22.3°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
- Forester edges out on average school ICSEA (897 vs 870).
Telita 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.
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