Forestville vs Frenchs Forest
The verdict
Frenchs Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.50M versus $2.57M in Forestville. Forestville rates higher for transport (60 vs 51). Frenchs Forest is closer to the coast (6.6 km vs 7.7 km).
Scores
| Forestville | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 76 |
| Transport | 60 | 51 |
| Education | 91 | 88 |
| Liveability | 92 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forestville | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,659 | 14,267 |
| Median age | 43 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,507 | $3,109 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.0% | 53.8% |
| Born in Australia | 64.3% | 68.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Forestville Stable · Frenchs Forest Stable
Property
| Forestville | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.57M | $2.50M |
| Median unit price | $1.41M | $1.79M |
| House price YoY | 14.1% | 5.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,262 | $1,287 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 57 |
Median price history
Safety
| Forestville | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 63 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 92 | 49 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 69 | 140 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,444 | 1,843 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forestville | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,141 | 1,098 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forestville · Frenchs Forest
Transport
| Forestville | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 100 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 54 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 6.0 km |
Liveability
| Forestville | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.5°C | 25.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 19 |
| Parks | 19 | 32 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 128 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 6 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 6.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.6 km | 14.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.8 km | 6.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 750 m |
Population & growth
| Forestville | Frenchs Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,659 | 14,267 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,904 | 14,732 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,711 | 15,414 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.81% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forestville or Frenchs Forest?
Forestville and Frenchs Forest have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Forestville or Frenchs Forest?
Frenchs Forest is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.50M versus $2.57M.
Which has better schools, Forestville or Frenchs Forest?
Forestville has a higher average school ICSEA (Forestville 1141 vs Frenchs Forest 1098; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forestville or Frenchs Forest?
Forestville has the higher transport score (Forestville 60/100 vs Frenchs Forest 51/100).
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