Forestville vs Killarney Heights
The verdict
Forestville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.57M versus $2.84M in Killarney Heights. Forestville rates higher for liveability (92 vs 86). Killarney Heights rates higher for education (96 vs 91). Killarney Heights is closer to the coast (6.3 km vs 7.7 km).
Scores
| Forestville | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 79 |
| Transport | 60 | 56 |
| Education | 91 | 96 |
| Liveability | 92 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forestville | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,659 | 4,502 |
| Median age | 43 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,507 | $3,426 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 56.0% | 63.3% |
| Born in Australia | 64.3% | 63.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 3.2 |
Growth: Forestville Stable · Killarney Heights Stable
Property
| Forestville | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $2.57M | $2.84M |
| Median unit price | $1.41M | $650K |
| House price YoY | 14.1% | -13.3% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $1,262 | $1,262 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 55 | 60 |
Median price history
Safety
| Forestville | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 69 | 44 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 92 | 67 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 69 | 333 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,444 | 1,510 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forestville | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 4 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,141 | 1,141 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forestville · Killarney Heights
Transport
| Forestville | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 60 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 50 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.0 km | 4.3 km |
Liveability
| Forestville | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 5 |
| Parks | 19 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 6.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 12.6 km | 11.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.8 km | 5.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 2.7 km |
Population & growth
| Forestville | Killarney Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 8,659 | 4,502 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,904 | 4,629 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,711 | 4,529 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forestville or Killarney Heights?
Forestville and Killarney Heights have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Forestville or Killarney Heights?
Forestville is more affordable, with a median house price of $2.57M versus $2.84M.
Which has better schools, Forestville or Killarney Heights?
Forestville and Killarney Heights have similar average school ICSEA scores (1141 and 1141).
Which has better public transport, Forestville or Killarney Heights?
Forestville has the higher transport score (Forestville 60/100 vs Killarney Heights 56/100).
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