Birdwood vs Forbes River
The verdict
Forbes River is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $870K in Birdwood. Forbes River rates higher for education (44 vs 0). Birdwood is closer to the coast (54.9 km vs 57.4 km).
Scores
BirdwoodForbes River
| Birdwood | Forbes River | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 0 | 44 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birdwood | Forbes River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34 | 20 |
| Median age | 63 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $624 | $2,749 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 27.3% |
| Born in Australia | 100.0% | 75.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Birdwood Stable · Forbes River Stable
Property
| Birdwood | Forbes River | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $870K | $780K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $617 | $617 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Birdwood | Forbes River | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,941 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,941 | 0 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birdwood | Forbes River | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Birdwood · Forbes River
Transport
| Birdwood | Forbes River | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 18.5 km | 26.1 km |
Liveability
| Birdwood | Forbes River | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| 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) | 54.9 km | 57.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 299.4 km | 311.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 39.8 km | 43.9 km |
Population & growth
| Birdwood | Forbes River | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 34 | 20 |
| Estimated 2025 | 34 | 20 |
| Projected 2041 | 35 | 21 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Birdwood or Forbes River?
Forbes River is more affordable, with a median house price of $780K versus $870K.
Which has better public transport, Birdwood or Forbes River?
Birdwood and Forbes River have similar transport scores.
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