Forbes Creek NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Forbes Creek NSW is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forbes Creek is $1,100 per week ($57,200 per year). Median rent in Forbes Creek is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Forbes Creek has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Forbes Creek has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (77% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forbes Creek is $1,875.

There were 3 recorded offences in Forbes Creek in 2024-25, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Forbes Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Forbes Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,100/wk
$57,200 per year
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Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
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Median Age
52years
14 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,875/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Forbes Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (30) Female 52.4% (33)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
62 people · 39.0 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,249
Family income/wk

Forbes Creek Age Distribution

5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Forbes Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
60.0% 12 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
40.0% 8 dwellings

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

Forbes Creek Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Forbes Creek Religion

No Religion
76.6%
Catholic
14.1%
Anglican
4.7%
Not stated
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forbes Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.1%

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

Forbes Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
47.1% 24 people
Employed part-time
11.8% 6 people
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Not in labour force
41.2% 21 people

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

Forbes Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
30.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
30.4%
Postgraduate Degree
26.1%
Certificate III/IV
13.0%

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

Forbes Creek Occupation

Managers
41.2%
Clerical & Administrative
35.3%
Professionals
23.5%

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

Forbes Creek Field of Study

Information Technology
36.4%
Education
36.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
27.3%

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

Forbes Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forbes Creek Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
26.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
15.8%
$4,000+/wk
36.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forbes Creek Marital Status

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Married
40.4% 23
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Divorced
26.3% 15
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Widowed
10.5% 6
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Never married
22.8% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forbes Creek Ancestry

English
32.9%
Australian
30.6%
German
7.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.9%
Dutch
5.9%
Irish
5.9%
Scottish
4.7%
New Zealander
3.5%
Samoan
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forbes Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
66.7%
Vocational Education
33.3%

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

Forbes Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.6% 3
No need for assistance
97.4% 111

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

Forbes Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
27.3% 15
Not a volunteer
72.7% 40

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forbes Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

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

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forbes Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
62.5%
Did not go to work
25.0%
Car (passenger)
12.5%

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

Forbes Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
52.4%
3 vehicles
19.0%
4+ vehicles
14.3%

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

Forbes Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
36.8%
3 bedrooms
15.8%
4 bedrooms
31.6%
5 bedrooms
15.8%

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

Forbes Creek Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
34.4%
moved in the last 5 years
3.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forbes Creek Indigenous Population

4.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
112
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forbes Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
8
Mental health
7
Cancer
4
Lung condition
4
Asthma
3

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

Forbes Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.0%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
7.0%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
25.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
30.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forbes Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
38.6%
Couple — no children
33.3%
Couple — no children under 15
15.8%
One parent — no children under 15
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forbes Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
20.8% 11
Did not provide
79.2% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forbes Creek Children Ever Born

No children
54.5%
3 children
45.5%

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

Forbes Creek When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980
5

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

Forbes Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
8.0%
5–14 hours
60.0%
15–29 hours
14.0%
30+ hours
6.0%
Did not do domestic work
12.0%

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

Forbes Creek Household Size

1 person
10.3%
2 persons
44.8%
3 persons
24.1%
4 persons
20.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forbes Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
60
Moved from NSW
3

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

Forbes Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forbes Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Person
1
Theft
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024

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

Forbes Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,666/wk
Median Rent $450/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.9%

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

If you earn X in Forbes Creek

≈ $11,553/month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $2,216/wk
Rent share 16.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Forbes Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbes Creek

What is the population of Forbes Creek NSW?

The population of Forbes Creek NSW is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Forbes Creek?

The median personal income in Forbes Creek NSW is $1,100 per week, or $57,200 per year.The median household income is $2,666 per week.Family income is $3,249 per week.

How much is rent in Forbes Creek?

Median rent in Forbes Creek NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 16.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Forbes Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forbes Creek NSW is $1,875. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forbes Creek?

The median age in Forbes Creek NSW is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forbes Creek a good suburb to live in?

Forbes Creek is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 62.The median income is $1,100/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.9% 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: 11540. All dollar figures in AUD.