Forbesdale NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Forbesdale NSW is 170 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forbesdale is $589 per week ($30,628 per year). Median rent in Forbesdale is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Forbesdale has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Forbesdale has a population density of 4.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forbesdale is $1,127.

There were 10 recorded offences in Forbesdale in 2024-25, a rate of 59 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

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Forbesdale Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Forbesdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$589/wk
$30,628 per year
#7241 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
#3592 of 14,663
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Median Age
54years
16 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,127/mo
Avg household size: —

Forbesdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.9% (86) Female 49.1% (83)

Population Density

4.5
people per km²
170 people · 37.5 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,524
Family income/wk

Forbesdale Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Forbesdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
69.6% 32 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.4% 14 dwellings

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

Forbesdale Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Forbesdale Religion

No Religion
38.0%
Anglican
25.9%
Catholic
12.0%
Baptist
10.8%
Uniting Church
5.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.2%
Not stated
2.5%
Pentecostal
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forbesdale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
50.8%
Year 12 or equivalent
26.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
19.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
3.4%

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

Forbesdale Employment

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Employed full-time
34.6% 46 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 29 people
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Unemployed
3.0% 4 people
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Not in labour force
40.6% 54 people

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

Forbesdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
29.4%
Bachelor Degree
19.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.9%

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

Forbesdale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.0%
Managers
19.2%
Clerical & Administrative
13.5%
Labourers
13.5%
Community & Personal Service
9.6%
Professionals
9.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.6%

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

Forbesdale Field of Study

Engineering
29.3%
Health
19.5%
Agriculture & Environment
14.6%
Management & Commerce
14.6%
Society & Culture
12.2%
Education
9.8%

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

Forbesdale Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forbesdale Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
6.8%
$500-$649/wk
5.1%
$650-$799/wk
15.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
15.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.1%
$4,000+/wk
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forbesdale Marital Status

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Married
59.0% 85
↔️
Separated
4.9% 7
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Divorced
6.3% 9
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Widowed
6.9% 10
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Never married
22.9% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forbesdale Ancestry

Australian
44.5%
English
35.9%
Irish
6.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
5.5%
Scottish
4.1%
German
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forbesdale School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
54.3%
Primary — Government
37.1%
Pre-school
8.6%

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

Forbesdale Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
2.8% 9
No need for assistance
97.2% 317

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

Forbesdale Volunteering

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Volunteer
25.4% 35
Not a volunteer
74.6% 103

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forbesdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forbesdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
66.2%
Walked only
18.5%
Did not go to work
9.2%
Car (passenger)
6.2%

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

Forbesdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle
22.0%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3 vehicles
16.9%
4+ vehicles
22.0%

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

Forbesdale Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
51.0%
4 bedrooms
34.7%
5 bedrooms
14.3%

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

Forbesdale Population Mobility

10.4%
moved in the last year
26.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
58.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forbesdale Indigenous Population

6.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
21
Indigenous residents
306
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forbesdale Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
10
Arthritis
8
Diabetes
8
Heart disease
8
Asthma
4
Stroke
3
Cancer
3
Mental health
3

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

Forbesdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.8%
$1-$149/wk
9.6%
$150-$299/wk
7.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.6%
$3,500+/wk
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forbesdale Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.4%
Couple — no children
38.1%
One parent — no children under 15
8.6%
Couple — no children under 15
7.9%
One parent — children under 15
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forbesdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.4% 19
Did not provide
85.6% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forbesdale Children Ever Born

No children
25.9%
2 children
31.0%
3 children
34.5%
4 children
8.6%

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

Forbesdale When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
5

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

Forbesdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.1%
5–14 hours
24.1%
15–29 hours
21.9%
30+ hours
11.7%
Did not do domestic work
26.3%

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

Forbesdale Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
47.0%
3 persons
4.5%
4 persons
12.1%
5 persons
12.1%
6+ persons
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forbesdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address
146
Moved from NSW
9
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

Forbesdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
81.3%
Blended family — no other children
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forbesdale Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total

Theft
3
Other Against Person
2
Assault
2
Weapons
1
Property Damage
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2024

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

Forbesdale Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,333/wk
Median Rent $340/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Forbesdale

≈ $5,776/month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $993/wk
Rent share 25.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Forbesdale vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forbesdale

What is the population of Forbesdale NSW?

The population of Forbesdale NSW is 170 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.5 people per km².Forbesdale is ranked #7,405 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Forbesdale?

The median personal income in Forbesdale NSW is $589 per week, or $30,628 per year.The median household income is $1,333 per week.Family income is $1,524 per week.Forbesdale is ranked #7,241 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Forbesdale?

Median rent in Forbesdale NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Forbesdale ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Forbesdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forbesdale NSW is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forbesdale?

The median age in Forbesdale NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forbesdale a good suburb to live in?

Forbesdale is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 170.The median income is $589/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% 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: 11542. All dollar figures in AUD.