Blackrock vs Forrest Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Blackrock | Forrest Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.0/100 | 24.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 91.7/100 | 20.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 40.8 / 1k | 40.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 319 | 1,364 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesBlackrock
- Best for familiesBlackrock
- Best for investmentBlackrock
- Best for best valueBlackrock
- Best for best schoolsForrest Beach
Comparison summary
Blackrock and Forrest Beach (Qld) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Blackrock leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Blackrock; Housing (desirability) favours Blackrock; Crime rate favours Forrest Beach (Qld). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Blackrock, Families → Blackrock, Investment → Blackrock, Best value → Blackrock.