Side by sideSuburb comparison

Forrestdale vs Haynes.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Forrestdale edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forrestdale (1043) sits above Haynes (973).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Forrestdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 973).

Common questionsForrestdale vs Haynes

Common questions

Does Forrestdale or Haynes have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forrestdale scores 1043 vs 973 in Haynes. 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.

The numbers behind the take

Forrestdale
Metric
Haynes

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$350/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$385/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
87.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
100
1,027
Population
2,417
41
Median age
29

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1043
Avg ICSEA
973

Climate

777 mm
Annual rainfall
777 mm
31.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).