Forest Grove vs Kelso
The verdict
Kelso is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.07M in Forest Grove. Forest Grove rates higher for education (54 vs 44). Kelso rates higher for liveability (60 vs 22). Forest Grove is closer to the coast (138.3 km vs 141.7 km).
Scores
Forest GroveKelso
| Forest Grove | Kelso | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 57 |
| Transport | 35 | 64 |
| Education | 54 | 44 |
| Liveability | 22 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Grove | Kelso | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115 | 10,039 |
| Median age | 48 | 36 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,166 | $1,737 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.9% | 26.8% |
| Born in Australia | 90.4% | 86.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Forest Grove High Growth · Kelso High Growth
Property
| Forest Grove | Kelso | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $750K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $512K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 4.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Forest Grove | Kelso | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 32 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 870 | 329 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 870 | 299 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 1,096 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,609 | 12,003 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Grove | Kelso | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 945 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Grove · Kelso
Transport
| Forest Grove | Kelso | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| 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) | 4.0 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Forest Grove | Kelso | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 0 | 28 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 7 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 138.3 km | 141.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 152.8 km | 155.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Grove | Kelso | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 115 | 10,039 |
| Estimated 2025 | 126 | 11,018 |
| Projected 2041 | 158 | 13,779 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.31% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Forest Grove or Kelso?
Kelso is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Forest Grove or Kelso?
Kelso has the higher transport score (Forest Grove 35/100 vs Kelso 64/100).
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