Forrest Beach vs Orient
The verdict
Forrest Beach rates higher for education (33 vs 0). Forrest Beach is closer to the coast (2.6 km vs 3.7 km).
Scores
Forrest BeachOrient
| Forrest Beach | Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 20 | 7 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 33 | 0 |
| Liveability | 30 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forrest Beach | Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,364 | 6 |
| Median age | 57 | 31 |
| Median household income (wk) | $935 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 20.7% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.4% | 100.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 4 |
Growth: Forrest Beach — · Orient —
Property
| Forrest Beach | Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Beach | Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 587 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 293 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,913 | 6,913 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forrest Beach | Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Forrest Beach · Orient
Transport
| Forrest Beach | Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1057.9 km | 1052.5 km |
Liveability
| Forrest Beach | Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1193.5 km | 1187.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 5.8 km | 5.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.1 km | 17.6 km |
Population & growth
| Forrest Beach | Orient | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,364 | 6 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,410 | 6 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Forrest Beach or Orient?
Forrest Beach and Orient have similar transport scores.
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