Durack vs Forest Lake
The verdict
Durack is closer to the coast (24.3 km vs 28.2 km).
Scores
DurackForest Lake
| Durack | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 66 |
| Transport | 56 | 52 |
| Education | 59 | 58 |
| Liveability | 86 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Durack | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,788 | 22,676 |
| Median age | 39 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,264 | $1,921 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.9% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 48.5% | 58.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.8 |
Growth: Durack — · Forest Lake —
Property
| Durack | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $590 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Durack | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 924 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 411 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,817 | 8,817 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Durack | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 2 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 938 | 1,034 |
See the full school list on each profile: Durack · Forest Lake
Transport
| Durack | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 54 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Durack | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 10 | 72 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 37 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 24.3 km | 28.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.8 km | 17.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 7.0 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Durack | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,788 | 22,676 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,216 | 23,828 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.35% | 1.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Durack or Forest Lake?
Durack and Forest Lake have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better schools, Durack or Forest Lake?
Forest Lake has a higher average school ICSEA (Durack 938 vs Forest Lake 1034; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Durack or Forest Lake?
Durack has the higher transport score (Durack 56/100 vs Forest Lake 52/100).
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