Side by sideSuburb comparison

Wayville vs Forestville.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forestville (1108) sits above Wayville (1102). Forestville skews owner-occupied (66%), Wayville runs more rental-dense (52% owner).

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

Forestville edges out on average school ICSEA (1108 vs 1102).

Common questionsWayville vs Forestville

Common questions

Does Wayville or Forestville have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forestville scores 1108 vs 1102 in Wayville. 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

Wayville
Metric
Forestville

Price & Market

$1,430,000
Median house
$333,360
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$550/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$575/wk
$555/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$465/wk
52.0%
Owner occupied
66.0%
45.0%
Renter occupied
32.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

100
Walk score
100
20
Transit score
30
100
Bike score
100
1,922
Population
1,400
38
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1102
Avg ICSEA
1108

Climate

448 mm
Annual rainfall
448 mm
27.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
27.9°C

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