Forestville vs Goodwood
The verdict
Forestville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $1.83M in Goodwood. Goodwood rates higher for transport (99 vs 94). Goodwood has a shorter estimated CBD commute (13 vs 21 min). On the separate residential safety score, Forestville rates higher (50 vs 41/100 in Goodwood).
Scores
| Forestville | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 92 |
| Transport | 94 | 99 |
| Education | 86 | 87 |
| Liveability | 87 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forestville | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,400 | 2,823 |
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,981 | $1,918 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.7% | 69.4% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 69.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: Forestville Stable · Goodwood Stable
Property
| Forestville | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.42M | $1.83M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 11.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $575 | $692 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 1.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Forestville | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 41 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 357 | 496 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 214 | 177 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,143 | 5,880 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forestville | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,127 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forestville · Goodwood
Transport
| Forestville | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 11 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 13 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 270 m | 290 m |
Liveability
| Forestville | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 21 |
| Parks | 1 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 7.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.1 km | 2.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | 9.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 530 m | 1.5 km |
Population & growth
| Forestville | Goodwood | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,400 | 2,823 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,454 | 2,932 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,507 | 3,038 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forestville or Goodwood?
Forestville has the higher residential safety score (Forestville 50/100 vs Goodwood 41/100).
Which is more affordable, Forestville or Goodwood?
Forestville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $1.83M.
Which has better public transport, Forestville or Goodwood?
Goodwood has the higher transport score (Forestville 94/100 vs Goodwood 99/100).
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