Forresters Beach vs Shelly Beach
The verdict
Forresters Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $1.65M in Shelly Beach. Forresters Beach rates higher for education (58 vs 49). Shelly Beach rates higher for liveability (67 vs 39). Forresters Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (183 vs 197 min). On the separate residential safety score, Shelly Beach rates higher (100 vs 66/100 in Forresters Beach).
Scores
| Forresters Beach | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 52 |
| Transport | 42 | 40 |
| Education | 58 | 49 |
| Liveability | 39 | 67 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forresters Beach | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,354 | 1,313 |
| Median age | 44 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,758 | $1,646 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 26.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.5% | 83.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Forresters Beach Moderate Growth · Shelly Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Forresters Beach | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $1.65M |
| Median unit price | $860K | $958K |
| House price YoY | -2.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $850 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.2% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Forresters Beach | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 152 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 179 | 76 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 358 | 152 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,922 | 3,732 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forresters Beach | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forresters Beach · Shelly Beach
Transport
| Forresters Beach | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 40 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 183 | 197 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.4 km | 9.2 km |
Liveability
| Forresters Beach | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 380 m | 480 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 57.2 km | 61.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 630 m | 410 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.9 km | 12.2 km |
Population & growth
| Forresters Beach | Shelly Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,354 | 1,313 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,418 | 1,346 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,889 | 1,457 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.47% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forresters Beach or Shelly Beach?
Shelly Beach has the higher residential safety score (Forresters Beach 66/100 vs Shelly Beach 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Forresters Beach or Shelly Beach?
Forresters Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.49M versus $1.65M.
Which has better public transport, Forresters Beach or Shelly Beach?
Forresters Beach has the higher transport score (Forresters Beach 42/100 vs Shelly Beach 40/100).
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