Boronia Heights vs Forestdale
The verdict
Boronia Heights rates higher for liveability (61 vs 41). Forestdale rates higher for education (53 vs 38). Forestdale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (77 vs 85 min).
Scores
Boronia HeightsForestdale
| Boronia Heights | Forestdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 39 |
| Transport | 34 | 26 |
| Education | 38 | 53 |
| Liveability | 61 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Boronia Heights | Forestdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,175 | 2,560 |
| Median age | 34 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,453 | $2,675 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.4% | 38.9% |
| Born in Australia | 67.0% | 69.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Boronia Heights — · Forestdale —
Property
| Boronia Heights | Forestdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $580 | 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
Safety
| Boronia Heights | Forestdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 58 | 57 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 1,040 | 1,055 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 575 | 586 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,994 | 7,994 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Boronia Heights | Forestdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 932 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Boronia Heights · Forestdale
Transport
| Boronia Heights | Forestdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 34 | 26 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 35 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 85 | 77 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.9 km | 8.1 km |
Liveability
| Boronia Heights | Forestdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 8 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.4 km | 28.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.3 km | 21.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.1 km | 12.4 km |
Population & growth
| Boronia Heights | Forestdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,175 | 2,560 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,313 | 2,868 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 8.46% | 2.88% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Boronia Heights or Forestdale?
Boronia Heights has the higher residential safety score (Boronia Heights 58/100 vs Forestdale 57/100).
Which has better public transport, Boronia Heights or Forestdale?
Boronia Heights has the higher transport score (Boronia Heights 34/100 vs Forestdale 26/100).
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