Birdwood vs Forreston
The verdict
Birdwood rates higher for liveability (15 vs 6). Forreston is closer to the coast (32.7 km vs 37.9 km).
Scores
BirdwoodForreston
| Birdwood | Forreston | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 16 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 47 | 46 |
| Liveability | 15 | 6 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Birdwood | Forreston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,376 | 407 |
| Median age | 43 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,754 | $2,079 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.8% | 24.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.3% | 82.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.8 |
Growth: Birdwood Declining · Forreston Declining
Property
| Birdwood | Forreston | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $751K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $585 | $590 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Birdwood | Forreston | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 83 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 246 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 491 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,398 | 1,966 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Birdwood | Forreston | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Birdwood · Forreston
Transport
| Birdwood | Forreston | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 121 | 112 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 30.5 km | 23.8 km |
Liveability
| Birdwood | Forreston | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 37.9 km | 32.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 36.4 km | 33.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.5 km | 23.5 km |
Population & growth
| Birdwood | Forreston | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,376 | 407 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,408 | 416 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,348 | 399 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.58% | 0.55% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Birdwood or Forreston?
Birdwood and Forreston have similar transport scores.
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