Forster vs Port Macquarie, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Forster | Port Macquarie |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.0/100 | 57.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 40.5/100 | 61.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.2 / 1k | 92.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 19 |
| Parks & reserves | 18 | 37 |
| Public transport stops | 412 | 653 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 53.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 46 | 139 |
| Planning activity | 870 | 2,402 |
| Population | 14,187 | 47,693 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesForster
- Best for investmentPort Macquarie
- Best for best valuePort Macquarie
- Best for best schoolsPort Macquarie
Comparison summary
Forster (NSW) and Port Macquarie offer different strengths across official suburb data. Port Macquarie leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Port Macquarie; Housing (desirability) favours Port Macquarie; Crime rate favours Forster (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Forster (NSW), Investment → Port Macquarie, Best value → Port Macquarie, Best schools → Port Macquarie.