Forestville vs Wayville
The verdict
Forestville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $1.76M in Wayville. Wayville rates higher for transport (99 vs 94). Forestville is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 8.0 km).
Scores
ForestvilleWayville
| Forestville | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 92 |
| Transport | 94 | 99 |
| Education | 86 | 87 |
| Liveability | 87 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forestville | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,400 | 1,922 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,981 | $2,035 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 61.7% | 65.5% |
| Born in Australia | 74.3% | 68.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: Forestville Stable · Wayville Stable
Property
| Forestville | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.42M | $1.76M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $575 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Forestville | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 50 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 357 | 260 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 214 | 364 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,143 | 14,932 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forestville | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,171 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forestville · Wayville
Transport
| Forestville | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 94 | 99 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 6 | 9 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 21 | 12 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 270 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Forestville | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 3.1 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | 9.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 530 m | 1.4 km |
Population & growth
| Forestville | Wayville | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,400 | 1,922 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,454 | 1,996 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,507 | 2,069 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.95% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forestville or Wayville?
Forestville has the higher residential safety score (Forestville 50/100 vs Wayville 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Forestville or Wayville?
Forestville is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.42M versus $1.76M.
Which has better public transport, Forestville or Wayville?
Wayville has the higher transport score (Forestville 94/100 vs Wayville 99/100).
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