Forrest vs Yarralumla
Yarralumla (median $2,228,000) is roughly 55% cheaper to buy into than Forrest ($5,000,000).
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Forrest and Yarralumla side by side
| Measure | Forrest | Yarralumla |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $5,000,000 | $2,228,000 |
| Median unit | $849,000 | $1,090,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $481/wk | $540/wk |
| Unit rent | $570/wk | $547/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 31.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1114 | 1122 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 60 | 12 |
| Transit score | 30 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,827 | 3,120 |
| Median age | 47 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 608 mm | 628 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.4°C | 29.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Forrest scores higher on walkability (60/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Yarralumla (1122) sits above Forrest (1114).
- For buyers
- Yarralumla is the lower entry point at $2,228,000 median, 55% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Yarralumla offers the higher gross rental yield (1.26% vs 0.50%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Yarralumla edges out on average school ICSEA (1122 vs 1114).
Forrest vs Yarralumla: common questions
Is Forrest or Yarralumla cheaper to buy in?
Yarralumla has the lower median house price at $2,228,000, roughly 55% below Forrest ($5,000,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Forrest or Yarralumla have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Yarralumla scores 1122 vs 1114 in Forrest. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Forrest or Yarralumla?
Forrest scores 60/100 on walkability vs 12/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Forrest or Yarralumla?
Gross rental yield on houses is 1.26% in Yarralumla vs 0.50% in Forrest. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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