Allambie Heights vs Forestville, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Allambie Heights | Forestville |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 64.5/100 | 73.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 37.2/100 | 41.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 49.1 / 1k | 16.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 81 | 75 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 154 | 309 |
| Planning activity | 14 | 21 |
| Population | 7,317 | 8,659 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesForestville
- Best for familiesForestville
- Best for best valueForestville
- Best for best schoolsForestville
Comparison summary
Allambie Heights and Forestville (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Forestville (NSW) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Forestville (NSW); Housing (desirability) favours Forestville (NSW); Crime rate favours Forestville (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Forestville (NSW), Families → Forestville (NSW), Best value → Forestville (NSW), Best schools → Forestville (NSW).