Forrest vs Griffith
The verdict
Griffith is closer to the coast (103.4 km vs 104.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Forrest rates higher (84 vs 64/100 in Griffith).
Scores
ForrestGriffith
| Forrest | Griffith | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 72 |
| Transport | 49 | 51 |
| Education | 92 | 92 |
| Liveability | 75 | 75 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forrest | Griffith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,827 | 5,328 |
| Median age | 47 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,363 | $2,542 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 77.1% | 75.8% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 69.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Forrest Moderate Growth · Griffith Moderate Growth
Property
| Forrest | Griffith | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Forrest | Griffith | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 55 | 188 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 274 | 319 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 188 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,916 | 4,054 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forrest | Griffith | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,126 | 1,082 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forrest · Griffith
Transport
| Forrest | Griffith | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 27 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Forrest | Griffith | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 12.0°C | 12.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 615 | 615 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 21 |
| Parks | 15 | 17 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 40 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 104.8 km | 103.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.1 km | 5.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 4.0 km |
Population & growth
| Forrest | Griffith | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,827 | 5,328 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,947 | 5,835 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,046 | 5,967 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.60% | 2.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forrest or Griffith?
Forrest has the higher residential safety score (Forrest 84/100 vs Griffith 64/100).
Which has better schools, Forrest or Griffith?
Forrest has a higher average school ICSEA (Forrest 1126 vs Griffith 1082; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forrest or Griffith?
Griffith has the higher transport score (Forrest 49/100 vs Griffith 51/100).
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