Forster vs Green Point (Mid-Coast)
The verdict
Green Point (Mid-Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $879K in Forster. Forster rates higher for liveability (67 vs 24). On the separate residential safety score, Green Point (Mid-Coast) rates higher (88 vs 28/100 in Forster).
Scores
| Forster | Green Point (Mid-Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 21 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 37 | 41 |
| Liveability | 67 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forster | Green Point (Mid-Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,187 | 522 |
| Median age | 57 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,009 | $1,174 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.6% | 26.8% |
| Born in Australia | 81.8% | 77.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Forster Stable · Green Point (Mid-Coast) Stable
Property
| Forster | Green Point (Mid-Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $879K | $723K |
| Median unit price | $645K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 11.5% | 15.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $650 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 43 |
Median price history
Safety
| Forster | Green Point (Mid-Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 28 | 88 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 486 | 192 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 381 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 705 | 383 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,649 | 3,640 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forster | Green Point (Mid-Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 961 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Forster · Green Point (Mid-Coast)
Transport
| Forster | Green Point (Mid-Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 31.8 km | 32.8 km |
Liveability
| Forster | Green Point (Mid-Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 27 | 0 |
| Parks | 19 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 24 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.3 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 221.4 km | 218.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 35.5 km | 33.6 km |
Population & growth
| Forster | Green Point (Mid-Coast) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 14,187 | 522 |
| Estimated 2025 | 14,534 | 535 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,921 | 549 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.61% | 0.62% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forster or Green Point (Mid-Coast)?
Green Point (Mid-Coast) has the higher residential safety score (Forster 28/100 vs Green Point (Mid-Coast) 88/100).
Which is more affordable, Forster or Green Point (Mid-Coast)?
Green Point (Mid-Coast) is more affordable, with a median house price of $723K versus $879K.
Which has better public transport, Forster or Green Point (Mid-Coast)?
Forster and Green Point (Mid-Coast) have similar transport scores.
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