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Back Forest NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Back Forest, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Back Forest NSW is 91 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Back Forest is $632 per week ($32,864 per year). Median rent in Back Forest is $252 per week ($1,092 per month). Back Forest has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Back Forest has a population density of 15.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Back Forest is $4,768.
There were 2 recorded offences in Back Forest in 2024-25, a rate of 22 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (1 offences).
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Back Forest Population
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Back Forest Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Back Forest Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Back Forest Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Back Forest Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Back Forest Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Back Forest Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Back Forest Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Back Forest Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Back Forest Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Back Forest Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Back Forest Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Back Forest Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Back Forest Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Back Forest Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Back Forest School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Back Forest Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Back Forest Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Back Forest How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Back Forest Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Back Forest Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Back Forest Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Back Forest Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Back Forest Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Back Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Back Forest Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Back Forest Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Back Forest Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Back Forest Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Back Forest Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Back Forest Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Back Forest Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Back Forest Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Back Forest Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Back Forest Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Back Forest
What is the population of Back Forest NSW?
The population of Back Forest NSW is 91 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 15.2 people per km².
What is the median income in Back Forest?
The median personal income in Back Forest NSW is $632 per week, or $32,864 per year.The median household income is $1,374 per week.Family income is $1,833 per week.
How much is rent in Back Forest?
Median rent in Back Forest NSW is $252 per week ($1,092 per month).Rent represents 18.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.
What are mortgage repayments in Back Forest?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Back Forest NSW is $4,768. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Back Forest?
The median age in Back Forest NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Back Forest a good suburb to live in?
Back Forest is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 91.The median income is $632/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10130. All dollar figures in AUD.