Overall score
Chevallum
41.8/100
Forest Glen
54.3/100
Forest Glen for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Chevallum
41.8/100
Forest Glen
54.3/100
Crime rate
Chevallum
16.8 / 1k
Forest Glen
13.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Chevallum
5
Forest Glen
25
Population
Chevallum
467
Forest Glen
1,657
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Chevallum | Forest Glen |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.8/100 | 54.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 16.8 / 1k | 13.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 1 |
| Public transport stops | — | 9 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 53.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 5 | 25 |
| Population | 467 | 1,657 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Chevallum reads as a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city; Forest Glen is a practical metro smaller community with solid links to the wider city.
Forest Glen holds the clearer edge on a quieter safety profile and schools and education options, while Chevallum is closer across the remaining categories. Chevallum generally means more mid-market housing value, while Forest Glen leans toward more sought-after housing.
On balance, families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Forest Glen, while Chevallum remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.