Diddillibah vs Forest Glen
The verdict
Forest Glen rates higher for transport (24 vs 16). Diddillibah is closer to the coast (7.6 km vs 9.3 km).
Scores
DiddillibahForest Glen
| Diddillibah | Forest Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 40 |
| Transport | 16 | 24 |
| Education | 57 | 56 |
| Liveability | 35 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Diddillibah | Forest Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,703 | 1,657 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,424 | $1,387 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.5% | 30.1% |
| Born in Australia | 75.6% | 75.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Diddillibah — · Forest Glen —
Property
| Diddillibah | Forest Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Diddillibah | Forest Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 352 | 362 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 176 | 181 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Forest Glen is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Diddillibah | Forest Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,111 |
See the full school list on each profile: Diddillibah · Forest Glen
Transport
| Diddillibah | Forest Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 24 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.4 km | 5.2 km |
Liveability
| Diddillibah | Forest Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.6 km | 9.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 91.7 km | 88.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.4 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.6 km | 8.0 km |
Population & growth
| Diddillibah | Forest Glen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,703 | 1,657 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,816 | 1,836 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.62% | 2.60% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Diddillibah or Forest Glen?
Forest Glen has the higher transport score (Diddillibah 16/100 vs Forest Glen 24/100).
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