Forde vs Franklin
The verdict
Franklin is closer to the coast (109.4 km vs 111.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Forde rates higher (71 vs 59/100 in Franklin).
Scores
FordeFranklin
| Forde | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 67 |
| Transport | 49 | 45 |
| Education | 87 | 89 |
| Liveability | 68 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forde | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,435 | 7,484 |
| Median age | 35 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,553 | $2,383 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 64.3% | 66.9% |
| Born in Australia | 66.3% | 47.0% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Forde High Growth · Franklin High Growth
Property
| Forde | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Forde | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 71 | 59 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 135 | 174 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 113 | 187 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 338 | 508 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,556 | 2,686 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forde | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,097 |
Transport
| Forde | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 45 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Forde | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 25 | 18 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 43 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 111.0 km | 109.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.6 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Forde | Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,435 | 7,484 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,472 | 7,491 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,324 | 10,671 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.21% | 0.02% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forde or Franklin?
Forde has the higher residential safety score (Forde 71/100 vs Franklin 59/100).
Which has better public transport, Forde or Franklin?
Forde has the higher transport score (Forde 49/100 vs Franklin 45/100).
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