Suburbs Darkes Forest

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Darkes Forest NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Darkes Forest, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Darkes Forest NSW is 95 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Darkes Forest is $933 per week ($48,516 per year). Median rent in Darkes Forest is $488 per week ($2,115 per month). Darkes Forest has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Darkes Forest has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darkes Forest is $1,326.

There were 4 recorded offences in Darkes Forest in 2025-26, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (3 offences).

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📍 Darkes Forest, New South Wales — 34.2163°S, 150.9071°E

Crime: Low Med High

Darkes Forest Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Darkes Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$933/wk
$48,516 per year
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Median Rent
$488/wk
$2,115 per month
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Median Age
45years
7 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,326/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 1 per bedroom

Darkes Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (48) Female 50.0% (48)

Population Density

3.7
people per km²
95 people · 25.5 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,416
Family income/wk

Darkes Forest Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Darkes Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
73.3% 11 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
26.7% 4 dwellings

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

Darkes Forest Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Darkes Forest Religion

No Religion
51.2%
Anglican
26.7%
Catholic
18.6%
Christian (other)
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Darkes Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.9%

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

Darkes Forest Employment

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Employed full-time
47.9% 35 people
⏰
Employed part-time
31.5% 23 people
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Not in labour force
20.5% 15 people

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

Darkes Forest Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
39.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.5%
Certificate III/IV
19.6%
Certificate I/II
9.8%
Postgraduate Degree
5.9%

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

Darkes Forest Occupation

Professionals
22.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.4%
Managers
20.4%
Clerical & Administrative
18.4%
Community & Personal Service
10.2%
Labourers
6.1%

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

Darkes Forest Field of Study

Engineering
31.6%
Management & Commerce
23.7%
Health
21.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
15.8%
Agriculture & Environment
7.9%

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

Darkes Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Darkes Forest Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
30.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%
$4,000+/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Darkes Forest Marital Status

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Married
53.1% 43
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Divorced
6.2% 5
🕊️
Widowed
6.2% 5
👤
Never married
34.6% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Darkes Forest Ancestry

Australian
40.0%
English
39.2%
Irish
6.9%
Other
6.9%
Scottish
4.6%
Aboriginal Australianralian
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Darkes Forest School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
31.6%
Pre-school
26.3%
Secondary — Government
21.1%
Vocational Education
21.1%

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

Darkes Forest Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 183

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

Darkes Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer
32.9% 26
—
Not a volunteer
67.1% 53

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Darkes Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Darkes Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.2%
Did not go to work
23.8%

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

Darkes Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle
10.7%
2 vehicles
39.3%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
35.7%

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

Darkes Forest Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
48.0%
4 bedrooms
24.0%
5 bedrooms
28.0%

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

Darkes Forest Population Mobility

3.4%
moved in the last year
30.4%
moved in the last 5 years
79.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Darkes Forest Indigenous Population

1.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
174
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Darkes Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Arthritis
3
Mental health
3

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

Darkes Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
10.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.6%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
15.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
12.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Darkes Forest Family Structure

Couple — no children under 15
37.8%
Couple — children under 15
32.9%
Couple — no children
20.7%
One parent — no children under 15
4.9%
One parent — children under 15
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Darkes Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.9% 14
—
Did not provide
82.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Darkes Forest Children Ever Born

No children
61.1%
2 children
16.7%
3 children
22.2%

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

Darkes Forest When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Darkes Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.0%
5–14 hours
35.1%
15–29 hours
10.8%
30+ hours
17.6%
Did not do domestic work
13.5%

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

Darkes Forest Household Size

1 person
15.0%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
15.0%
6+ persons
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Darkes Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address
86
Moved from NSW
4

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

Darkes Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Darkes Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 4 total

Other Against Property
3
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Darkes Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,624/wk
Median Rent $488/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.6%

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

If you earn X in Darkes Forest

≈ $11,371/month
Median rent $488/wk
Left after rent $2,136/wk
Rent share 18.6%

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Darkes Forest vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Bringenbrong
Pop: 48 Income: $1,024/wk Rent: $200/wk
Buckendoon
Pop: 48 Income: $749/wk Rent: $350/wk
Chambigne
Pop: 48 Income: $545/wk Rent: $200/wk
Crawney
Pop: 48 Income: $358/wk Rent: $375/wk
Levenstrath
Pop: 48 Income: $575/wk Rent: $175/wk
Mollyan
Pop: 48 Income: $725/wk Rent: $127/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Darkes Forest

What is the population of Darkes Forest NSW?

The population of Darkes Forest NSW is 95 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Darkes Forest?

The median personal income in Darkes Forest NSW is $933 per week, or $48,516 per year.The median household income is $2,624 per week.Family income is $2,416 per week.

How much is rent in Darkes Forest?

Median rent in Darkes Forest NSW is $488 per week ($2,115 per month).Rent represents 18.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Darkes Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Darkes Forest NSW is $1,326. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Darkes Forest?

The median age in Darkes Forest NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Darkes Forest a good suburb to live in?

Darkes Forest is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 95.The median income is $933/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11210. All dollar figures in AUD.