Overall score
Forrest Beach
23.7/100
Taylors Beach
24.1/100
Forrest Beach vs Taylors Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Forrest Beach for retirees and investment; Taylors Beach for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Forrest BeachTaylors Beach
Crime rate
Forrest Beach
47.9 / 1k
Taylors Beach
46.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forrest Beach
0
Taylors Beach
2
Population
Forrest Beach
1,364
Taylors Beach
297
Metric leadForrest Beach 3Taylors Beach 31 tiedacross 7 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesForrest Beach
- Best for familiesTaylors Beach
- Best for investmentForrest Beach
- Best for best valueForrest Beach
- Best for best schoolsForrest Beach
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 Beach | Taylors Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 23.7/100 | 24.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 20.2/100 | 5.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 47.9 / 1k | 46.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | — | 3 |
| Walkability | 0.0/100 | 0.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 2 |
| Population | 1,364 | 297 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Forrest Beach is a more rural smaller community that rewards people who want room to breathe, and Taylors Beach is a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds. Forrest Beach sits further into the wider countryside, whereas Taylors Beach is more remote from the capital.
Forrest Beach tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Taylors Beach stands out for nearby cafés and amenities and overall desirability.
Choose Forrest Beach if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Taylors Beach for families.