Forbes vs Garema
The verdict
Forbes is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $665K in Garema. Forbes rates higher for transport (73 vs 0). Garema is closer to the coast (287.0 km vs 290.1 km).
Scores
ForbesGarema
| Forbes | Garema | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 11 |
| Transport | 73 | 0 |
| Education | 32 | 11 |
| Liveability | 65 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forbes | Garema | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,157 | 84 |
| Median age | 42 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,221 | $1,312 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.5% | 7.0% |
| Born in Australia | 86.8% | 81.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.4 |
Growth: Forbes Moderate Growth · Garema Moderate Growth
Property
| Forbes | Garema | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $460K | $665K |
| Median unit price | $400K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 13.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $440 | $440 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 22 |
Median price history
Safety
| Forbes | Garema | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 12 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 613 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 454 | 1,190 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 895 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,118 | 15,476 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forbes | Garema | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 917 | Data not available |
Transport
| Forbes | Garema | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 0 |
| Train stations | 2 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.7 km | 23.2 km |
Liveability
| Forbes | Garema | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 9.5°C | 9.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 900 | 900 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 0 |
| Parks | 34 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 290.1 km | 287.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 303.4 km | 304.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.1 km | 22.3 km |
Population & growth
| Forbes | Garema | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,157 | 84 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,100 | 83 |
| Projected 2041 | 9,578 | 99 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.18% | -0.30% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Forbes or Garema?
Forbes is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $665K.
Which has better public transport, Forbes or Garema?
Forbes has the higher transport score (Forbes 73/100 vs Garema 0/100).
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