Side by sideSuburb comparison

Warren vs Forreston.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forreston (1001) sits above Warren (1000).

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

Forreston edges out on average school ICSEA (1001 vs 1000).

Common questionsWarren vs Forreston

Common questions

Does Warren or Forreston have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forreston scores 1001 vs 1000 in Warren. 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

Warren
Metric
Forreston

Price & Market

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

Rental

$280/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$590/wk
$238/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
91.0%
Renter occupied
10.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
1,513
Population
407
48
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
5
1000
Avg ICSEA
1001

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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