Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.1 km apart, on the same open data. Annandale scores higher on 6 of 10 measures.
| Annandale | Forest Lodge | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 41 | 35 |
| Safety | 33 | 36 |
| Wealth | 73 | 61 |
| Value | 74 | 41 |
| Parks | 88 | 86 |
| Cafés | 88 | 80 |
| Transit | 43 | 96 |
| Green space | 43 | 59 |
| Active & healthy | 57 | 52 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 80 | 89 |
| Median rent | $570/wk | $590/wk |
| Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026) | $2,303,000 | $2,643,000 |
| Population | 9,487 | 4,965 |
| Full profile | Annandale in full | Forest Lodge in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 422 Sydney suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Forest Lodge scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Annandale has the lower median house price of the two ($2,303,000 vs $2,643,000).
Annandale scores higher on 6 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Annandale or Forest Lodge.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →