Forest Range vs Lenswood
The verdict
Forest Range rates higher for education (70 vs 63). Forest Range is closer to the coast (25.9 km vs 27.4 km).
Scores
Forest RangeLenswood
| Forest Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 31 |
| Transport | 28 | 27 |
| Education | 70 | 63 |
| Liveability | 6 | 8 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 290 | 534 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,089 | $1,968 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 44.5% | 36.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.4% | 82.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Forest Range Stable · Lenswood Stable
Property
| Forest Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | $827K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | 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
Safety
| Forest Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 25 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 187 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | 936 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,724 | 2,435 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,044 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Range · Lenswood
Transport
| Forest Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 27 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 17.1 km | 19.2 km |
Liveability
| Forest Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| 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) | 25.9 km | 27.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.3 km | 20.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.9 km | 18.1 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Range | Lenswood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 290 | 534 |
| Estimated 2025 | 304 | 561 |
| Projected 2041 | 300 | 553 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.19% | 1.24% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Forest Range or Lenswood?
Forest Range has the higher transport score (Forest Range 28/100 vs Lenswood 27/100).
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