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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Back Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$632/wk
$32,864 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$252/wk
$1,092 per month
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$4,768/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Back Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.9% (45) Female 52.1% (49)

Population Density

15.2
people per km²
91 people · 6.0 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,833
Family income/wk

Back Forest Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Back Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Back Forest Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Back Forest Religion

No Religion
50.5%
Anglican
18.9%
Catholic
16.8%
Not stated
4.2%
Othr Reln Other reln groups
3.2%
Lattr day Snts
3.2%
Other Religions Tot
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Back Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Back Forest Employment

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Employed full-time
18.8% 13 people
Employed part-time
39.1% 27 people
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Not in labour force
42.0% 29 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Back Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.2%
Bachelor Degree
37.3%
Postgraduate Degree
17.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Back Forest Occupation

Professionals
61.8%
Community & Personal Service
17.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.8%
Clerical & Administrative
8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Back Forest Field of Study

Engineering
28.6%
Health
25.7%
Management & Commerce
14.3%
Education
11.4%
Society & Culture
11.4%
Architecture & Building
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Back Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Back Forest Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
28.0%
$4,000+/wk
36.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Back Forest Marital Status

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Married
59.7% 46
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Divorced
7.8% 6
🕊️
Widowed
7.8% 6
👤
Never married
24.7% 19

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Back Forest Ancestry

English
36.9%
Australian
22.7%
Irish
17.0%
Scottish
9.2%
Chinese
5.0%
Italian
3.5%
Other
3.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Back Forest School & University Attendance

Pre-school
55.6%
Primary — Government
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Back Forest Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.0% 9
No need for assistance
95.0% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Back Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.5% 16
Not a volunteer
77.5% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Back Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
63.9%
Walked only
13.9%
Did not go to work
13.9%
Truck
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Back Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.2%
2 vehicles
34.5%
3 vehicles
24.1%
4+ vehicles
24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Back Forest Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
11.8%
3 bedrooms
23.5%
4 bedrooms
50.0%
5 bedrooms
14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Back Forest Population Mobility

18.4%
moved in the last year
34.9%
moved in the last 5 years
2.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Back Forest Indigenous Population

3.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
6
Indigenous residents
181
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Back Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
5
Cancer
4
Arthritis
3
Asthma
3
Lung condition
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Back Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
19.7%
$500-$649/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
13.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.5%
$3,500+/wk
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Back Forest Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
49.4%
Couple — no children
40.3%
Couple — no children under 15
6.5%
One parent — no children under 15
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Back Forest Military Service

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Previously served
4.2% 3
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Never served
95.8% 69

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Back Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
22.5% 16
Did not provide
77.5% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Back Forest Children Ever Born

No children
26.1%
1 child
13.0%
2 children
26.1%
3 children
34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Back Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.3%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
19.8%
30+ hours
14.8%
Did not do domestic work
14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Back Forest Household Size

2 persons
58.6%
3 persons
20.7%
4 persons
10.3%
6+ persons
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Back Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address
71
Moved from NSW
13
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Back Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Back Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Back Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

18%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,374/wk
Median Rent $252/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Back Forest

≈ $5,954/month
Median rent $252/wk
Left after rent $1,122/wk
Rent share 18.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Back Forest vs State & National Average

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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.