Forresters Beach vs Holgate
The verdict
Forresters Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $2.21M in Holgate. Forresters Beach rates higher for liveability (39 vs 29). Holgate rates higher for education (70 vs 58). Forresters Beach is closer to the coast (380 m vs 4.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Holgate rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Forresters Beach).
Scores
| Forresters Beach | Holgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 46 |
| Transport | 42 | 42 |
| Education | 58 | 70 |
| Liveability | 39 | 29 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forresters Beach | Holgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,354 | 1,023 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,758 | $2,951 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 50.6% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 81.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 3.3 |
Growth: Forresters Beach Moderate Growth · Holgate Moderate Growth
Property
| Forresters Beach | Holgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $2.21M |
| Median unit price | $860K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -2.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Forresters Beach | Holgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 179 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 358 | 391 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,922 | 2,053 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forresters Beach | Holgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,080 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forresters Beach · Holgate
Transport
| Forresters Beach | Holgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 42 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 13 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 183 | 178 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.4 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Forresters Beach | Holgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 5 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 380 m | 4.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.2 km | 55.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 630 m | 4.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.9 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Forresters Beach | Holgate | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,354 | 1,023 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,418 | 1,012 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,889 | 1,132 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.47% | -0.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forresters Beach or Holgate?
Holgate has the higher residential safety score (Forresters Beach 66/100 vs Holgate 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Forresters Beach or Holgate?
Forresters Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $2.21M.
Which has better public transport, Forresters Beach or Holgate?
Forresters Beach and Holgate have similar transport scores.
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