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Forestville vs Frenchs Forest

Two neighbouring Sydney suburbs, 1.4 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

ForestvilleFrenchs Forest
Active6272
Safety8776
Wealth6587
Value2224
Parks6469
Cafés7064
Transit1331
Green space7656
Active & healthy6155
Schools nearby (OSM)6541
Median rent$650/wk $800/wk
Median house price (Jan–Mar 2026)$2,725,000$2,500,000
House sales this quarter—37
Population8,65914,267
Full profile Forestville in full Frenchs Forest 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.

Is Forestville safer than Frenchs Forest?

Forestville scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Forestville or Frenchs Forest?

Frenchs Forest has the lower median house price of the two ($2,500,000 vs $2,725,000).

Should I live in Forestville or Frenchs Forest?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Forestville or Frenchs Forest.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Sydney suburbs →