Black Forest vs Forestville
The verdict
Forestville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $1.50M in Black Forest. Black Forest has a shorter estimated CBD commute (16 vs 21 min). On the separate residential safety score, Forestville rates higher (50 vs 36/100 in Black Forest).
Scores
| Black Forest | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 89 |
| Transport | 94 | 94 |
| Education | 88 | 86 |
| Liveability | 83 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Black Forest | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,982 | 1,400 |
| Median age | 39 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,664 | $1,981 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 62.5% | 61.7% |
| Born in Australia | 73.0% | 74.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Black Forest Stable · Forestville Stable
Property
| Black Forest | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.50M | $1.42M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $635 | $575 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Black Forest | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 555 | 357 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 202 | 214 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,238 | 5,143 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Black Forest | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,113 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Black Forest · Forestville
Transport
| Black Forest | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 94 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 16 | 21 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 360 m | 270 m |
Liveability
| Black Forest | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 | 3 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 6.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.2 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.7 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 530 m |
Population & growth
| Black Forest | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,982 | 1,400 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,059 | 1,454 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,133 | 1,507 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Black Forest or Forestville?
Forestville has the higher residential safety score (Black Forest 36/100 vs Forestville 50/100).
Which is more affordable, Black Forest or Forestville?
Forestville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $1.50M.
Which has better public transport, Black Forest or Forestville?
Black Forest and Forestville have similar transport scores.
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