Forest Glen NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Forest Glen NSW is 71 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forest Glen is $919 per week ($47,788 per year). Median rent in Forest Glen is $210 per week ($910 per month). Forest Glen has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Forest Glen has a population density of 12.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Glen is $3,467.

There were 1 recorded offences in Forest Glen in 2022-23, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Forest Glen Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Forest Glen Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$919/wk
$47,788 per year
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Median Rent
$210/wk
$910 per month
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Median Age
39years
1 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,467/mo
Avg household size: 3.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Forest Glen Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (38) Female 50.6% (39)

Population Density

12.7
people per km²
71 people · 5.6 km²

Households

3.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,625
Family income/wk

Forest Glen Age Distribution

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

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

Forest Glen Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
53.3% 8 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
46.7% 7 dwellings

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

Forest Glen Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Forest Glen Religion

Anglican
29.5%
Catholic
24.4%
No Religion
23.1%
Uniting Church
11.5%
Christian (other)
6.4%
Not stated
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forest Glen Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.8%

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

Forest Glen Employment

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Employed full-time
29.5% 18 people
Employed part-time
26.2% 16 people
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Not in labour force
44.3% 27 people

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

Forest Glen Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
58.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.5%
Postgraduate Degree
17.6%

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

Forest Glen Occupation

Professionals
52.9%
Managers
23.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
23.5%

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

Forest Glen Field of Study

Education
33.3%
Architecture & Building
27.8%
Engineering
22.2%
Society & Culture
16.7%

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

Forest Glen Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forest Glen Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
18.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
25.0%
$4,000+/wk
56.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forest Glen Marital Status

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Married
66.7% 36
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Divorced
13.0% 7
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Never married
20.4% 11

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forest Glen Ancestry

Australian
39.6%
English
35.1%
Scottish
9.0%
Polish
7.2%
Other
3.6%
German
2.7%
Maltese
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forest Glen School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
76.2%
Pre-school
23.8%

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

Forest Glen Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 149

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

Forest Glen Volunteering

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Volunteer
12.1% 7
Not a volunteer
87.9% 51

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forest Glen Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$3,000-$3,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forest Glen How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.4%
Walked only
14.3%
Did not go to work
14.3%

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

Forest Glen Car Ownership

1 vehicle
25.8%
2 vehicles
32.3%
3 vehicles
16.1%
4+ vehicles
25.8%

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

Forest Glen Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
20.0%
4 bedrooms
60.0%
5 bedrooms
20.0%

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

Forest Glen Population Mobility

4.1%
moved in the last year
15.4%
moved in the last 5 years
64.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forest Glen Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
133
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forest Glen Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
6
Mental health
5
Heart disease
3

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

Forest Glen Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$150-$299/wk
28.3%
$800-$999/wk
15.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
13.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forest Glen Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
50.7%
Couple — no children
39.4%
One parent — no children under 15
5.6%
Couple — no children under 15
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forest Glen Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 6
Did not provide
88.9% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forest Glen Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Forest Glen Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5–14 hours
27.1%
15–29 hours
22.0%
30+ hours
8.5%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

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

Forest Glen Household Size

2 persons
33.3%
3 persons
16.7%
4 persons
23.3%
5 persons
10.0%
6+ persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forest Glen Where Residents Moved From

Same address
70
Moved from NSW
3

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

Forest Glen Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forest Glen Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Weapons
1

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

Forest Glen Rent Prices & Affordability

8%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $2,583/wk
Median Rent $210/wk
Rent-to-Income 8.1%

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

If you earn X in Forest Glen

≈ $11,193/month
Median rent $210/wk
Left after rent $2,373/wk
Rent share 8.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Forest Glen vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Glen

What is the population of Forest Glen NSW?

The population of Forest Glen NSW is 71 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 12.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Forest Glen?

The median personal income in Forest Glen NSW is $919 per week, or $47,788 per year.The median household income is $2,583 per week.Family income is $2,625 per week.

How much is rent in Forest Glen?

Median rent in Forest Glen NSW is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 8.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Forest Glen?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Glen NSW is $3,467. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forest Glen?

The median age in Forest Glen NSW is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forest Glen a good suburb to live in?

Forest Glen is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 71.The median income is $919/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.1% 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: 11545. All dollar figures in AUD.