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Forest Grove vs Peel

The verdict

Peel is more affordable, with a median house price of $930K versus $1.07M in Forest Grove. Forest Grove rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Peel rates higher for education (71 vs 54). Forest Grove is closer to the coast (138.3 km vs 141.3 km).

Scores

Forest GrovePeel
Forest GrovePeel
Overall3630
Transport350
Education5471
Liveability2224

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Forest GrovePeel
Population115256
Median age4841
Median household income (wk)$3,166$2,399
Bachelor degree or higher38.9%44.1%
Born in Australia90.4%88.3%
Avg household size2.93

Growth: Forest Grove High Growth · Peel Stable

Property

Forest GrovePeel
Median house price$1.07M$930K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$560$560
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available47

Median price history

Safety

Forest GrovePeel
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k8700
Motor vehicle theft /100k8700
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)2,6091,563

Total incidents over time

Schools

Forest GrovePeel
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Forest Grove · Peel

Transport

Forest GrovePeel
Transport score350
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)4.0 km14.2 km

Liveability

Forest GrovePeel
Summer max temp28.0°C28.0°C
Winter max temp11.5°C11.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)620620
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks02
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)138.3 km141.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)152.8 km158.2 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)8.6 km14.1 km

Population & growth

Forest GrovePeel
Population (2021)115256
Estimated 2025126263
Projected 2041158275
Annual growth rate2.31%0.68%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Forest Grove or Peel?

Peel is more affordable, with a median house price of $930K versus $1.07M.

Which has better public transport, Forest Grove or Peel?

Forest Grove has the higher transport score (Forest Grove 35/100 vs Peel 0/100).

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Data sources

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