Overall score
Basket Range
48.8/100
Forest Range
35.7/100
Basket Range vs Forest Range, SA suburb comparison
Basket Range for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Basket RangeForest Range
Crime rate
Basket Range
15.9 / 1k
Forest Range
16.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Basket Range
8
Forest Range
1
Population
Basket Range
364
Forest Range
290
Metric leadBasket Range 7Forest Range 1across 8 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBasket Range
- Best for familiesBasket Range
- Best for investmentBasket Range
- Best for best valueBasket Range
- Best for best schoolsBasket Range
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Basket Range | Forest Range |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.8/100 | 35.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 30.9/100 | 22.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 15.9 / 1k | 16.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 8 | 1 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 6 |
| Population | 364 | 290 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Basket Range is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace, and Forest Range is a hillside smaller community with greener streets and a quieter pace.
Basket Range tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Forest Range stands out for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Basket Range, while Forest Range remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.