Blackrock vs Forrest Beach
The verdict
Forrest Beach rates higher for liveability (30 vs 19). Forrest Beach is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 8.9 km).
Scores
BlackrockForrest Beach
| Blackrock | Forrest Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 14 | 20 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 26 | 33 |
| Liveability | 19 | 30 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackrock | Forrest Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 319 | 1,364 |
| Median age | 42 | 57 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,963 | $935 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.9% | 20.7% |
| Born in Australia | 87.2% | 78.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.1 |
Growth: Blackrock — · Forrest Beach —
Property
| Blackrock | Forrest Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Blackrock | Forrest Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 86 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 627 | 587 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 313 | 293 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,913 | 6,913 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackrock | Forrest Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 943 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackrock · Forrest Beach
Transport
| Blackrock | Forrest Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1061.8 km | 1057.9 km |
Liveability
| Blackrock | Forrest Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 8.9 km | 2.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1197.2 km | 1193.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.7 km | 5.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 13.1 km |
Population & growth
| Blackrock | Forrest Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 319 | 1,364 |
| Estimated 2025 | 330 | 1,410 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.85% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Blackrock or Forrest Beach?
Blackrock and Forrest Beach have similar transport scores.
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