Forbes vs Kilmore
The verdict
Kilmore rates higher for transport (41 vs 0). Forbes is closer to the coast (58.0 km vs 59.5 km).
Scores
ForbesKilmore
| Forbes | Kilmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 41 |
| Education | 49 | 46 |
| Liveability | 16 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forbes | Kilmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 158 | 9,207 |
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,625 | $1,549 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.8% | 24.6% |
| Born in Australia | 82.9% | 80.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.5 |
Growth: Forbes High Growth · Kilmore High Growth
Property
| Forbes | Kilmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $580K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $400K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -3.4% |
| 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
Safety
| Forbes | Kilmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 141 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 304 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 478 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,532 | 4,084 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forbes | Kilmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,023 |
Transport
| Forbes | Kilmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 41 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.6 km | 3.1 km |
Liveability
| Forbes | Kilmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 58.0 km | 59.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 56.0 km | 56.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 760 m |
Population & growth
| Forbes | Kilmore | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 158 | 9,207 |
| Estimated 2025 | 170 | 9,902 |
| Projected 2041 | 513 | 29,911 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.85% | 1.84% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Forbes or Kilmore?
Kilmore has the higher transport score (Forbes 0/100 vs Kilmore 41/100).
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