Overall score
Basket Range
44.6/100
Forest Range
40.8/100
Basket Range vs Forest Range, SA Suburb Comparison
Basket Range for retirees and families; Forest Range for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Basket RangeForest Range
Crime rate
Basket Range
23.8 / 1k
Forest Range
19.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Basket Range
7
Forest Range
2
Population
Basket Range
364
Forest Range
290
Metric leadBasket Range 6Forest Range 31 tiedacross 10 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 investmentForest 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 | 44.6/100 | 40.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.4/100 | 37.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 23.8 / 1k | 19.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Walkability | 2.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 7 | 2 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 7 |
| Green cover | 36.5% | 6.1% |
| 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, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Forest Range stands out for a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Basket Range if you are weighing families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools; lean toward Forest Range for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.