Forrestfield vs Wattle Grove
The verdict
Forrestfield rates higher for liveability (72 vs 65). Wattle Grove rates higher for education (61 vs 46). Forrestfield has a shorter estimated CBD commute (55 vs 56 min).
Scores
| Forrestfield | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 61 |
| Transport | 56 | 57 |
| Education | 46 | 61 |
| Liveability | 72 | 65 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forrestfield | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,181 | 6,547 |
| Median age | 38 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,614 | $2,377 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.2% | 42.9% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 56.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 3.3 |
Growth: Forrestfield High Growth · Wattle Grove High Growth
Property
| Forrestfield | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Safety
| Forrestfield | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 311 | 321 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 153 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,009 | 1,008 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forrestfield | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 1 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 987 | 1,072 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forrestfield · Wattle Grove
Transport
| Forrestfield | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 57 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 87 | 57 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 55 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.5 km | 4.5 km |
Liveability
| Forrestfield | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 2 |
| Parks | 48 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 15 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 138 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 23.7 km | 23.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.3 km | 14.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.9 km | 12.5 km |
Population & growth
| Forrestfield | Wattle Grove | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 13,181 | 6,547 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,637 | 7,270 |
| Projected 2041 | 20,295 | 10,081 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.65% | 2.65% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forrestfield or Wattle Grove?
Forrestfield and Wattle Grove have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Forrestfield or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has a higher average school ICSEA (Forrestfield 987 vs Wattle Grove 1072; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forrestfield or Wattle Grove?
Wattle Grove has the higher transport score (Forrestfield 56/100 vs Wattle Grove 57/100).
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