Forest Grove vs Laffing Waters
The verdict
Forest Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.42M in Laffing Waters. Forest Grove rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Forest Grove is closer to the coast (138.3 km vs 142.3 km).
Scores
Forest GroveLaffing Waters
| Forest Grove | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 23 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 54 | 52 |
| Liveability | 22 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Grove | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115 | 98 |
| Median age | 48 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,166 | $2,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.9% | 36.2% |
| Born in Australia | 90.4% | 91.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3 |
Growth: Forest Grove High Growth · Laffing Waters High Growth
Property
| Forest Grove | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $1.42M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Forest Grove | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 870 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 870 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,609 | 6,122 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Grove | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Grove · Laffing Waters
Transport
| Forest Grove | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 4.0 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Forest Grove | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 138.3 km | 142.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 152.8 km | 157.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Grove | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 115 | 98 |
| Estimated 2025 | 126 | 108 |
| Projected 2041 | 158 | 135 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.31% | 2.46% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Forest Grove or Laffing Waters?
Forest Grove is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.07M versus $1.42M.
Which has better public transport, Forest Grove or Laffing Waters?
Forest Grove has the higher transport score (Forest Grove 35/100 vs Laffing Waters 0/100).
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