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Forbes VIC — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forbes, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Forbes VIC is 158 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forbes is $782 per week ($40,664 per year). Median rent in Forbes is $425 per week ($1,842 per month). Forbes has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Forbes has a population density of 4.5 people per km².
The most common religion is Catholic (45% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forbes is $1,907.
There were 5 recorded offences in Forbes in 2025-25, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (2 offences).
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Forbes Population
Forbes Median Income & Rent
Forbes Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Forbes Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forbes Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forbes Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Forbes Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Forbes Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Forbes Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Forbes Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Forbes Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Forbes Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Forbes Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Forbes Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Forbes Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Forbes Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Forbes School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Forbes Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Forbes Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Forbes Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Forbes How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Forbes Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Forbes Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Forbes Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Forbes Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Forbes Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Forbes Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Forbes Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Forbes Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Forbes Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Forbes Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Forbes When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Forbes Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Forbes Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Forbes Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Forbes Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Forbes Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-25 — 5 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au
Forbes Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbes
What is the population of Forbes VIC?
The population of Forbes VIC is 158 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².Forbes is ranked #7,615 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Forbes?
The median personal income in Forbes VIC is $782 per week, or $40,664 per year.The median household income is $1,625 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.Forbes is ranked #3,903 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Forbes?
Median rent in Forbes VIC is $425 per week ($1,842 per month).Rent represents 26.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Forbes ranks #1,459 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Forbes?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forbes VIC is $1,907. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Forbes?
The median age in Forbes VIC is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Forbes a good suburb to live in?
Forbes is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 158.The median income is $782/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.2% 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: 20936. All dollar figures in AUD.