Forest Lodge vs Redfern, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Forest Lodge | Redfern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 64.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 7.6/100 | 10.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 170.8 / 1k | 257.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 73 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 149 | 465 |
| Planning activity | 18 | 38 |
| Population | 4,965 | 13,072 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesRedfern
- Best for familiesRedfern
- Best for best valueRedfern
- Best for best schoolsForest Lodge
Comparison summary
Forest Lodge and Redfern offer different strengths across official suburb data. Redfern leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Redfern; Housing (desirability) favours Redfern; Crime rate favours Forest Lodge. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Redfern, Families → Redfern, Best value → Redfern, Best schools → Forest Lodge.