Overall score
Forest Lodge
52.9/100
Redfern
54.4/100
Forest Lodge vs Redfern, NSW Suburb Comparison
Forest Lodge for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Forest LodgeRedfern
Crime rate
Forest Lodge
141.8 / 1k
Redfern
235.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forest Lodge
166
Redfern
493
Population
Forest Lodge
4,965
Redfern
13,072
Metric leadForest Lodge 5Redfern 62 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesForest Lodge
- Best for investmentForest Lodge
- Best for best schoolsForest Lodge
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.
| Category | Forest Lodge | Redfern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.9/100 | 54.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 50.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 141.8 / 1k | 235.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 23 | 22 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 9 | 16 |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 73 |
| Walkability | 79.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 166 | 493 |
| Planning activity | 27 | 61 |
| Green cover | 13.1% | 6.5% |
| Population | 4,965 | 13,072 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Forest Lodge is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Redfern is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Forest Lodge is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and a calmer planning outlook; Redfern answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Redfern, while Forest Lodge remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.