Erina Heights vs Forresters Beach
The verdict
Forresters Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.67M in Erina Heights. Erina Heights rates higher for liveability (54 vs 39). Forresters Beach rates higher for transport (42 vs 35). Forresters Beach is closer to the coast (380 m vs 3.5 km).
Scores
| Erina Heights | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 46 |
| Transport | 35 | 42 |
| Education | 61 | 58 |
| Liveability | 54 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Erina Heights | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 454 | 3,354 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,819 | $1,758 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 81.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.6 |
Growth: Erina Heights Moderate Growth · Forresters Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Erina Heights | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.67M | $1.59M |
| Median unit price | $2.50M | $878K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 26.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $875 | $875 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 2.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 59 | 66 |
Median price history
Safety
| Erina Heights | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 268 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 179 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 358 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,762 | 2,683 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Erina Heights | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,125 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Erina Heights · Forresters Beach
Transport
| Erina Heights | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 31 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 142 | 152 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 6.0 km | 9.4 km |
Liveability
| Erina Heights | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.5 km | 380 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 53.1 km | 57.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.6 km | 630 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 11.9 km |
Population & growth
| Erina Heights | Forresters Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 454 | 3,354 |
| Estimated 2025 | 449 | 3,418 |
| Projected 2041 | 502 | 3,889 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.28% | 0.47% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Erina Heights or Forresters Beach?
Forresters Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.59M versus $1.67M.
Which has better public transport, Erina Heights or Forresters Beach?
Forresters Beach has the higher transport score (Erina Heights 35/100 vs Forresters Beach 42/100).
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