Basket Range vs Forest Range
The verdict
Basket Range rates higher for education (78 vs 70). Basket Range is closer to the coast (24.2 km vs 25.9 km).
Scores
Basket RangeForest Range
| Basket Range | Forest Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 33 |
| Transport | 30 | 28 |
| Education | 78 | 70 |
| Liveability | 8 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Basket Range | Forest Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 364 | 290 |
| Median age | 43 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,988 | $2,089 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 49.3% | 44.5% |
| Born in Australia | 73.1% | 82.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Basket Range Declining · Forest Range Stable
Property
| Basket Range | Forest Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.04M | 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) | $470 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Basket Range | Forest Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 275 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,648 | 1,724 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Basket Range | Forest Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,127 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Basket Range · Forest Range
Transport
| Basket Range | Forest Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 30 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.6 km | 17.1 km |
Liveability
| Basket Range | Forest Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.2 km | 25.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.8 km | 18.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 14.4 km | 16.9 km |
Population & growth
| Basket Range | Forest Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 364 | 290 |
| Estimated 2025 | 388 | 304 |
| Projected 2041 | 363 | 300 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.61% | 1.19% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Basket Range or Forest Range?
Basket Range has the higher transport score (Basket Range 30/100 vs Forest Range 28/100).
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