Forest Lodge vs Glebe
The verdict
Forest Lodge is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.44M versus $3.06M in Glebe. Glebe rates higher for transport (93 vs 85). Glebe has a shorter estimated CBD commute (18 vs 20 min). On the separate residential safety score, Forest Lodge rates higher (47 vs 5/100 in Glebe).
Scores
| Forest Lodge | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 95 |
| Transport | 85 | 93 |
| Education | 91 | 91 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Lodge | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,965 | 11,680 |
| Median age | 34 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,437 | $1,756 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 74.6% | 66.5% |
| Born in Australia | 55.7% | 57.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2 |
Growth: Forest Lodge Stable · Glebe Stable
Property
| Forest Lodge | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.44M | $3.06M |
| Median unit price | $953K | $1.14M |
| House price YoY | -18.3% | 19.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,090 | $1,090 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Days on market (house) | 42 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Forest Lodge | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 47 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 282 | 685 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 161 | 514 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 443 | 779 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,008 | 17,029 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Lodge | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,161 | 1,088 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Lodge · Glebe
Transport
| Forest Lodge | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 85 | 93 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 35 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 4 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 20 | 18 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Forest Lodge | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.9°C | 25.9°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,213 | 1,213 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 8 | 39 |
| Parks | 9 | 27 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 10 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.4 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 2.6 km | 1.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.7 km | 7.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 880 m | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Lodge | Glebe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,965 | 11,680 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,283 | 12,427 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,307 | 12,485 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | 1.56% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forest Lodge or Glebe?
Forest Lodge has the higher residential safety score (Forest Lodge 47/100 vs Glebe 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Forest Lodge or Glebe?
Forest Lodge is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.44M versus $3.06M.
Which has better schools, Forest Lodge or Glebe?
Forest Lodge has a higher average school ICSEA (Forest Lodge 1161 vs Glebe 1088; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forest Lodge or Glebe?
Glebe has the higher transport score (Forest Lodge 85/100 vs Glebe 93/100).
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