Forrestfield vs High Wycombe
The verdict
High Wycombe rates higher for transport (91 vs 56). High Wycombe has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 55 min).
Scores
ForrestfieldHigh Wycombe
| Forrestfield | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 73 |
| Transport | 56 | 91 |
| Education | 46 | 45 |
| Liveability | 72 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forrestfield | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,181 | 12,198 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,614 | $1,758 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.2% | 22.0% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 71.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Forrestfield High Growth · High Wycombe High Growth
Property
| Forrestfield | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Forrestfield | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 311 | 312 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 148 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forrestfield | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 997 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forrestfield · High Wycombe
Transport
| Forrestfield | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 87 | 62 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 35 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 1.4 km |
Liveability
| Forrestfield | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 6 |
| Parks | 48 | 24 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 9 |
| Swimming pools | 138 | 129 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.7 km | 23.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 13.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Forrestfield | High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,181 | 12,198 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,637 | 12,922 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,295 | 16,988 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.65% | 1.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forrestfield or High Wycombe?
Forrestfield and High Wycombe have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Forrestfield or High Wycombe?
High Wycombe has a higher average school ICSEA (Forrestfield 987 vs High Wycombe 997; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forrestfield or High Wycombe?
High Wycombe has the higher transport score (Forrestfield 56/100 vs High Wycombe 91/100).
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