Forrest vs Narrabundah
The verdict
Forrest rates higher for liveability (75 vs 64). Narrabundah rates higher for transport (54 vs 49). Narrabundah is closer to the coast (101.9 km vs 104.8 km). On the separate residential safety score, Forrest rates higher (84 vs 50/100 in Narrabundah).
Scores
| Forrest | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 69 |
| Transport | 49 | 54 |
| Education | 92 | 91 |
| Liveability | 75 | 64 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forrest | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,827 | 6,455 |
| Median age | 47 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,363 | $2,353 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 77.1% | 64.5% |
| Born in Australia | 72.1% | 66.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.4 |
Growth: Forrest Moderate Growth · Narrabundah Moderate Growth
Property
| Forrest | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Forrest | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 50 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 55 | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 274 | 248 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | 341 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,916 | 3,594 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forrest | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,126 | 1,056 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forrest · Narrabundah
Transport
| Forrest | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 49 | 54 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 8 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 24 | 31 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Forrest | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 6 |
| Parks | 15 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 40 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 104.8 km | 101.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 4.1 km | 6.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.9 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Forrest | Narrabundah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,827 | 6,455 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,947 | 7,037 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,046 | 7,229 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.60% | 2.18% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forrest or Narrabundah?
Forrest has the higher residential safety score (Forrest 84/100 vs Narrabundah 50/100).
Which has better schools, Forrest or Narrabundah?
Forrest has a higher average school ICSEA (Forrest 1126 vs Narrabundah 1056; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forrest or Narrabundah?
Narrabundah has the higher transport score (Forrest 49/100 vs Narrabundah 54/100).
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