Overall score
Forrestdale
48.7/100
Harrisdale
51.1/100
Forrestdale vs Harrisdale, WA Suburb Comparison
Forrestdale for retirees and families; Harrisdale for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
ForrestdaleHarrisdale
Crime rate
Forrestdale
60.1 / 1k
Harrisdale
60.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forrestdale
56
Harrisdale
1,180
Population
Forrestdale
1,027
Harrisdale
11,667
Metric leadForrestdale 2Harrisdale 82 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesForrestdale
- Best for familiesForrestdale
- Best for investmentHarrisdale
- Best for best valueHarrisdale
- Best for best schoolsForrestdale
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 | Forrestdale | Harrisdale |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 48.7/100 | 51.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 32.3/100 | 43.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 60.1 / 1k | 60.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 19 |
| Public transport stops | 11 | 37 |
| Walkability | 20.5/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 1,180 |
| Green cover | 12.6% | 8.0% |
| Population | 1,027 | 11,667 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Forrestdale is a lively metro smaller community with dining and everyday convenience close by, while Harrisdale is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Forrestdale is stronger for schools and education options; Harrisdale answers with housing affordability, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Harrisdale, while Forrestdale 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.