Forestville vs Malvern, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Forestville | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 42.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.4/100 | 20.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.4 / 1k | 54.6 / 1k |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 16 |
| Walkability | 36.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 119 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 32 |
| Population | 1,400 | 2,713 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMalvern
- Best for familiesMalvern
- Best for investmentForestville
- Best for best valueForestville
Comparison summary
Forestville (SA) and Malvern (SA) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Malvern (SA) leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Malvern (SA); Housing (desirability) favours Forestville (SA); Crime rate favours Forestville (SA). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Malvern (SA), Families → Malvern (SA), Investment → Forestville (SA), Best value → Forestville (SA).