Overall score
Forrest
55.9/100
Kingston
59.7/100
Forrest vs Kingston, ACT Suburb Comparison
Forrest for retirees and families; Kingston for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ForrestKingston
Crime rate
Forrest
11.7 / 1k
Kingston
18.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forrest
122
Kingston
678
Population
Forrest
1,827
Kingston
6,579
Metric leadForrest 2Kingston 73 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
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 | Forrest | Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 55.9/100 | 59.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.9/100 | 52.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.7 / 1k | 18.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 51.2/100 | 51.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Walkability | 21.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 122 | 678 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 1 |
| Green cover | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Population | 1,827 | 6,579 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Forrest reads as a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby; Kingston is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Forrest pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, whereas Kingston is the better pick for housing affordability, parks and reserves, and walkability.
Forrest suits retirees more clearly, whereas Kingston is the stronger match for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
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.