Forest Lodge vs Haymarket, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Forest Lodge | Haymarket |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 56.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.6/100 | 4.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 170.8 / 1k | 551.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 128 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 772 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 29 |
| Population | 4,965 | 8,305 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesForest Lodge
- Best for familiesForest Lodge
- Best for investmentForest Lodge
- Best for best valueHaymarket
- Best for best schoolsForest Lodge
Comparison summary
Forest Lodge and Haymarket offer different strengths across official suburb data. Haymarket leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Haymarket; Housing (desirability) favours Forest Lodge; Crime rate favours Forest Lodge. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Forest Lodge, Families → Forest Lodge, Investment → Forest Lodge, Best value → Haymarket.