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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
Forbesdale Median Income & Rent
Forbesdale Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Forbesdale Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forbesdale Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forbesdale Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Forbesdale Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Forbesdale Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Forbesdale Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Forbesdale Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Forbesdale Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Forbesdale Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Forbesdale Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Forbesdale Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Forbesdale Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Forbesdale Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Forbesdale School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Forbesdale Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Forbesdale Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Forbesdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Forbesdale How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Forbesdale Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Forbesdale Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Forbesdale Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Forbesdale Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Forbesdale Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Forbesdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Forbesdale Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Forbesdale Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Forbesdale Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Forbesdale When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Forbesdale Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Forbesdale Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Forbesdale Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Forbesdale Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Forbesdale Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Forbesdale Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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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.