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Forbes River NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forbes River, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Forbes River NSW is 20 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forbes River is $1,187 per week ($61,724 per year). Forbes River has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Forbes River has a population density of 0.1 people per km².
The most common religion is Catholic (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forbes River is $2,000.
There were 4 recorded offences in Forbes River in 2024-25, a rate of 200 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Forbes River Population
Forbes River Median Income & Rent
Forbes River Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Forbes River Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forbes River Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forbes River Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Forbes River Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Forbes River Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Forbes River Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Forbes River Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Forbes River Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Forbes River Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Forbes River Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Forbes River Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Forbes River Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Forbes River School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Forbes River Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Forbes River Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Forbes River How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Forbes River Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Forbes River Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Forbes River Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Forbes River Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Forbes River Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Forbes River Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Forbes River Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Forbes River Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Forbes River Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Forbes River Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Forbes River Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Forbes River Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Forbes River Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbes River
What is the population of Forbes River NSW?
The population of Forbes River NSW is 20 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².
What is the median income in Forbes River?
The median personal income in Forbes River NSW is $1,187 per week, or $61,724 per year.The median household income is $2,749 per week.Family income is $3,250 per week.
What are mortgage repayments in Forbes River?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forbes River NSW is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Forbes River?
The median age in Forbes River NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Forbes River a good suburb to live in?
Forbes River is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 20.The median income is $1,187/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 11541. All dollar figures in AUD.