Barwon Downs vs Forrest
The verdict
Forrest rates higher for transport (11 vs 6). Barwon Downs is closer to the coast (15.1 km vs 21.6 km).
Scores
Barwon DownsForrest
| Barwon Downs | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 29 |
| Transport | 6 | 11 |
| Education | 61 | 60 |
| Liveability | 16 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Barwon Downs | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 136 | 257 |
| Median age | 48 | 52 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,037 | $1,091 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.0% | 36.8% |
| Born in Australia | 90.4% | 70.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Barwon Downs — · Forrest —
Property
| Barwon Downs | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Barwon Downs | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 389 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,471 | 2,335 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Barwon Downs | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,034 |
See the full school list on each profile: Barwon Downs · Forrest
Transport
| Barwon Downs | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 6 | 11 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 19.8 km | 20.9 km |
Liveability
| Barwon Downs | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.1 km | 21.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 128.5 km | 134.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 63.7 km | 57.9 km |
Population & growth
| Barwon Downs | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 136 | 257 |
| Estimated 2025 | 137 | 257 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.18% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Barwon Downs or Forrest?
Forrest has the higher transport score (Barwon Downs 6/100 vs Forrest 11/100).
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