Overall score
Forestville
57.0/100
Malvern
51.4/100
Forestville vs Malvern, SA Suburb Comparison
Forestville for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ForestvilleMalvern
Crime rate
Forestville
43.6 / 1k
Malvern
54.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forestville
112
Malvern
120
Population
Forestville
1,400
Malvern
2,713
Metric leadForestville 6Malvern 5across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesForestville
- Best for investmentForestville
- Best for best valueForestville
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 | Forestville | Malvern |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 51.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.1/100 | 48.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 43.6 / 1k | 54.3 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 9 | 16 |
| Walkability | 36.5/100 | 42.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 112 | 120 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 50 |
| Green cover | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| Population | 1,400 | 2,713 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Forestville is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, and Malvern is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Forestville tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and tree cover and green space, while Malvern stands out for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, families, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Forestville, while Malvern 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.