Wiltshire vs Forest
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Wiltshire (895) sits above Forest (878). Wiltshire skews owner-occupied (109%), Forest runs more rental-dense (82% owner).
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Wiltshire and Forest side by side
| Measure | Wiltshire | Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $230/wk | $220/wk |
| Unit rent | $200/wk | $225/wk |
| Owner occupied | 109.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 16.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 895 | 878 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 32 | 464 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1055 mm | 1055 mm |
| Mean max, January | 21.5°C | 21.5°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
- Wiltshire edges out on average school ICSEA (895 vs 878). Wiltshire also has a higher family-household share (82% vs 68%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Wiltshire vs Forest: common questions
Does Wiltshire or Forest have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Wiltshire scores 895 vs 878 in 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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