Forrestdale vs Harrisdale
The verdict
Harrisdale rates higher for liveability (92 vs 50). Harrisdale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (71 vs 83 min).
Scores
ForrestdaleHarrisdale
| Forrestdale | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 65 |
| Transport | 24 | 34 |
| Education | 47 | 70 |
| Liveability | 50 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forrestdale | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,027 | 11,667 |
| Median age | 41 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,875 | $2,412 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 51.0% |
| Born in Australia | 70.7% | 46.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3.2 |
Growth: Forrestdale High Growth · Harrisdale Moderate Growth
Property
| Forrestdale | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Forrestdale | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 292 | 317 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 195 | 154 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 974 | 1,011 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forrestdale | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,033 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forrestdale · Harrisdale
Transport
| Forrestdale | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 24 | 34 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 83 | 71 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.1 km | 5.7 km |
Liveability
| Forrestdale | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 12 |
| Parks | 4 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 4 | 35 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 15.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 23.8 km | 19.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.4 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Forrestdale | Harrisdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,027 | 11,667 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,345 | 13,643 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,269 | 14,574 |
| Annual growth rate | 6.98% | 3.99% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forrestdale or Harrisdale?
Forrestdale and Harrisdale have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Forrestdale or Harrisdale?
Harrisdale has a higher average school ICSEA (Forrestdale 1033 vs Harrisdale 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forrestdale or Harrisdale?
Harrisdale has the higher transport score (Forrestdale 24/100 vs Harrisdale 34/100).
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