Deakin vs Forrest
The verdict
Deakin rates higher for transport (56 vs 49). Forrest rates higher for liveability (75 vs 67). Forrest is closer to the coast (104.8 km vs 106.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Forrest rates higher (84 vs 43/100 in Deakin).
Scores
DeakinForrest
| Deakin | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 71 |
| Transport | 56 | 49 |
| Education | 95 | 92 |
| Liveability | 67 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Deakin | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,124 | 1,827 |
| Median age | 45 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,117 | $3,363 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 73.5% | 77.1% |
| Born in Australia | 69.3% | 72.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Deakin Moderate Growth · Forrest Moderate Growth
Property
| Deakin | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Deakin | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 43 | 84 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 256 | 55 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 512 | 274 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,593 | 1,916 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Deakin | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,119 | 1,126 |
Transport
| Deakin | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 49 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 39 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 27 | 24 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Deakin | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 10 | 3 |
| Parks | 15 | 15 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 115 | 40 |
| Medical GPs | 3 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 106.5 km | 104.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.9 km | 4.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.0 km | 3.9 km |
Population & growth
| Deakin | Forrest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,124 | 1,827 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,270 | 1,947 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,499 | 2,046 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.15% | 1.60% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Deakin or Forrest?
Forrest has the higher residential safety score (Deakin 43/100 vs Forrest 84/100).
Which has better schools, Deakin or Forrest?
Forrest has a higher average school ICSEA (Deakin 1119 vs Forrest 1126; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Deakin or Forrest?
Deakin has the higher transport score (Deakin 56/100 vs Forrest 49/100).
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