Ellen Grove vs Forest Lake
The verdict
Ellen Grove rates higher for transport (58 vs 52). Forest Lake rates higher for education (58 vs 48). Forest Lake is closer to the coast (28.2 km vs 29.3 km).
Scores
Ellen GroveForest Lake
| Ellen Grove | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 66 |
| Transport | 58 | 52 |
| Education | 48 | 58 |
| Liveability | 84 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ellen Grove | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,586 | 22,676 |
| Median age | 30 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,353 | $1,921 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.3% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 53.9% | 58.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.8 |
Growth: Ellen Grove — · Forest Lake —
Property
| Ellen Grove | 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) | Data not available | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ellen Grove | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 920 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 418 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ellen Grove | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ellen Grove · Forest Lake
Transport
| Ellen Grove | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Ellen Grove | 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 | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 10 | 72 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 37 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 29.3 km | 28.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.1 km | 17.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.0 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Ellen Grove | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,586 | 22,676 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,768 | 23,828 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 1.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ellen Grove or Forest Lake?
Ellen Grove and Forest Lake have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Ellen Grove or Forest Lake?
Ellen Grove has the higher transport score (Ellen Grove 58/100 vs Forest Lake 52/100).
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