Basket Range vs Forest Range, SA suburb comparison

Basket Range for families and investment; Forest Range for retirees.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Basket RangeForest Range

Overall score

Basket Range

42.7/100

Forest Range

36.1/100

Crime rate

Basket Range

23.8 / 1k

Forest Range

19.6 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Basket Range

8

Forest Range

1

Population

Basket Range

364

Forest Range

290

Metric leadBasket Range 6Forest Range 2across 8 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryBasket RangeForest Range
Overall score42.7/10036.1/100
Housing (desirability)30.9/10022.3/100
Crime rate23.8 / 1k19.6 / 1k
Schools & preschools1
Walkability2.0/1000.0/100
Nearby amenities81
Planning activity96
Population364290
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)10/109/10

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.

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