Forest Glen vs Ilkley
The verdict
Forest Glen rates higher for liveability (43 vs 28). Ilkley rates higher for transport (35 vs 24). Forest Glen is closer to the coast (9.3 km vs 12.9 km).
Scores
Forest GlenIlkley
| Forest Glen | Ilkley | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 39 |
| Transport | 24 | 35 |
| Education | 56 | 57 |
| Liveability | 43 | 28 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Glen | Ilkley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,657 | 812 |
| Median age | 46 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,387 | $2,062 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 70.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3 |
Growth: Forest Glen — · Ilkley —
Property
| Forest Glen | Ilkley | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Forest Glen | Ilkley | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 362 | 369 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 181 | 246 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,532 | 3,532 |
Forest Glen is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Glen | Ilkley | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,111 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Glen · Ilkley
Transport
| Forest Glen | Ilkley | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 35 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 9 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 5.2 km | 4.0 km |
Liveability
| Forest Glen | Ilkley | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.3 km | 12.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 88.3 km | 82.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.0 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Glen | Ilkley | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,657 | 812 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,836 | 933 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.60% | 3.53% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Forest Glen or Ilkley?
Ilkley has the higher transport score (Forest Glen 24/100 vs Ilkley 35/100).
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