Side by sideSuburb comparison

Werrikimbe vs Forbes River.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forbes River (921) sits above Werrikimbe (887).

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

Forbes River edges out on average school ICSEA (921 vs 887).

Common questionsWerrikimbe vs Forbes River

Common questions

Does Werrikimbe or Forbes River have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forbes River scores 921 vs 887 in Werrikimbe. 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

Werrikimbe
Metric
Forbes River

Price & Market

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

Rental

$350/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$350/wk
$298/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
67.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
15,054
Population
20
44
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

2
Schools nearby
7
887
Avg ICSEA
921

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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