Davidson vs Forestville
The verdict
Davidson is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.44M versus $2.57M in Forestville. Forestville rates higher for liveability (92 vs 81). Forestville is closer to the coast (7.7 km vs 9.9 km).
Scores
| Davidson | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 81 |
| Transport | 55 | 60 |
| Education | 88 | 91 |
| Liveability | 81 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Davidson | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,725 | 8,659 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,254 | $2,507 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.7% | 56.0% |
| Born in Australia | 69.2% | 64.3% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Growth: Davidson Stable · Forestville Stable
Property
| Davidson | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.44M | $2.57M |
| Median unit price | $1.55M | $1.41M |
| House price YoY | 4.3% | 14.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,475 | $1,262 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 57 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Davidson | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 69 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 37 | 92 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 73 | 69 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 771 | 1,444 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Davidson | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,097 | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Davidson · Forestville
Transport
| Davidson | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 55 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 38 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 50 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Davidson | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 7 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.9 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.9 km | 12.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.7 km | 6.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.1 km | 2.3 km |
Population & growth
| Davidson | Forestville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,725 | 8,659 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,814 | 8,904 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,944 | 8,711 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.81% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Davidson or Forestville?
Davidson and Forestville have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Davidson or Forestville?
Davidson is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.44M versus $2.57M.
Which has better schools, Davidson or Forestville?
Forestville has a higher average school ICSEA (Davidson 1097 vs Forestville 1141; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Davidson or Forestville?
Forestville has the higher transport score (Davidson 55/100 vs Forestville 60/100).
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