Forest Hill vs Lawes
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The verdict
Lawes rates higher for education (61 vs 33). Forest Hill is closer to the coast (75.2 km vs 76.6 km).
Scores
Forest HillLawes
| Forest Hill | Lawes | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 26 | 36 |
| Transport | 13 | 15 |
| Education | 33 | 61 |
| Liveability | 33 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Hill | Lawes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 935 | 105 |
| Median age | 41 | 21 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,318 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.1% | 52.1% |
| Born in Australia | 79.0% | 29.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Forest Hill — · Lawes —
Property
| Forest Hill | Lawes | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hill | Lawes | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 90 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 535 | 952 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 321 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,567 | 6,567 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Hill | Lawes | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Hill · Lawes
Transport
| Forest Hill | Lawes | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 13 | 15 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 211 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 23.1 km | 27.1 km |
Liveability
| Forest Hill | Lawes | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.8°C | 16.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 720 | 720 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 75.2 km | 76.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 66.3 km | 68.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 11.0 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Hill | Lawes | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 935 | 105 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,044 | 116 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.80% | 2.52% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Forest Hill or Lawes?
Lawes has the higher transport score (Forest Hill 13/100 vs Lawes 15/100).
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