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The Range vs Hope Forest

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving The Range (1035) sits above Hope Forest (1022).

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The Range and Hope Forest side by side

MeasureThe RangeHope Forest
Renting
Unit rent–$380/wk
Owner occupied83.0%84.0%
Renter occupied15.0%14.0%
Schools
Schools nearby65
Average ICSEA10351022
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population159143
Median age5142
Climate
Annual rainfall721 mm809 mm
Mean max, January26.1°C25.3°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
The Range edges out on average school ICSEA (1035 vs 1022).

The Range vs Hope Forest: common questions

Does The Range or Hope Forest have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), The Range scores 1035 vs 1022 in Hope Forest. 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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