Forest Grove vs Raglan
The verdict
Raglan is more affordable, with a median house price of $660K versus $1.07M in Forest Grove. Forest Grove rates higher for education (54 vs 35). Raglan rates higher for transport (75 vs 35).
Scores
Forest GroveRaglan
| Forest Grove | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 45 |
| Transport | 35 | 75 |
| Education | 54 | 35 |
| Liveability | 22 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Grove | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 115 | 1,272 |
| Median age | 48 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,166 | $1,785 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 38.9% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 90.4% | 89.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.9 |
Growth: Forest Grove High Growth · Raglan High Growth
Property
| Forest Grove | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $660K |
| 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 | 4.3% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| Forest Grove | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 870 | 236 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 870 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 393 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,609 | 3,774 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Grove | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 983 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Grove · Raglan
Transport
| Forest Grove | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 75 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| 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 | 540 m |
Liveability
| Forest Grove | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 138.3 km | 138.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 152.8 km | 152.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Grove | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 115 | 1,272 |
| Estimated 2025 | 126 | 1,396 |
| Projected 2041 | 158 | 1,746 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.31% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Forest Grove or Raglan?
Raglan is more affordable, with a median house price of $660K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Forest Grove or Raglan?
Raglan has the higher transport score (Forest Grove 35/100 vs Raglan 75/100).
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