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Forest Grove NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Forest Grove NSW is 115 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forest Grove is $1,017 per week ($52,884 per year). Median rent in Forest Grove is $288 per week ($1,248 per month). Forest Grove has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Forest Grove has a population density of 13.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Forest Grove is England. The most common religion is Catholic (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Grove is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Forest Grove in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Forest Grove Population

residents (Census 2021)

Forest Grove Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,017/wk

$52,884 per year

#1122 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$288/wk

$1,248 per month

#5274 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Forest Grove Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.8% (58) Female 48.2% (54)

Population Density

13.6

people per km²

115 people · 8.4 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$3,250

Family income/wk

Forest Grove Age Distribution

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

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)

Forest Grove Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

50.0% 17 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.0% 17 dwellings

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

Forest Grove Country of Birth

Australia

94.0%

England

6.0%

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

Forest Grove Religion

Catholic

38.8%

Anglican

21.6%

No Religion

19.0%

Christian (other)

6.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

5.2%

Eastern Orthodox

3.4%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Not stated

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forest Grove Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

75.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.0%

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

Forest Grove Languages Spoken at Home

Arabic

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Forest Grove Employment

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Employed full-time

44.2% 42 people

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Employed part-time

21.1% 20 people

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Not in labour force

34.7% 33 people

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

Forest Grove Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

31.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

30.2%

Bachelor Degree

20.6%

Postgraduate Degree

11.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

6.3%

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

Forest Grove Occupation

Professionals

27.9%

Clerical & Administrative

16.3%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Labourers

14.0%

Managers

11.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.0%

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

Forest Grove Field of Study

Management & Commerce

26.4%

Society & Culture

24.5%

Engineering

15.1%

Education

15.1%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Health

5.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

5.7%

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

Forest Grove Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forest Grove Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

16.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

16.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

10.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

20.0%

$4,000+/wk

26.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forest Grove Marital Status

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Married

62.0% 57

↔️

Separated

3.3% 3

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Divorced

9.8% 9

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Never married

25.0% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forest Grove Ancestry

Australian

39.1%

English

23.2%

Irish

11.3%

Scottish

6.6%

Other

5.3%

German

4.0%

Polish

3.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

South African

2.6%

Dutch

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forest Grove School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

24.3%

Secondary — Catholic

21.6%

Primary — Government

18.9%

Primary — Catholic

16.2%

Pre-school

10.8%

Secondary — Government

8.1%

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

Forest Grove Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.5% 8

✅

No need for assistance

96.5% 218

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

Forest Grove Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.0% 18

—

Not a volunteer

80.0% 72

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forest Grove Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo

55.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

45.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forest Grove How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

82.6%

Did not go to work

10.9%

Walked only

6.5%

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

Forest Grove Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.3%

2 vehicles

34.9%

3 vehicles

23.3%

4+ vehicles

18.6%

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

Forest Grove Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

8.8%

4 bedrooms

52.9%

5 bedrooms

29.4%

6+ bedrooms

8.8%

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

Forest Grove Population Mobility

2.7%

moved in the last year

36.7%

moved in the last 5 years

1.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

68.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forest Grove Indigenous Population

5.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

208

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forest Grove Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

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

Forest Grove Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.0%

$1-$149/wk

3.4%

$300-$399/wk

5.7%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

12.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.1%

$3,500+/wk

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forest Grove Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

39.8%

Couple — no children

35.0%

Couple — no children under 15

21.4%

One parent — children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forest Grove Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 6

👤

Never served

93.9% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Forest Grove Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

20.2% 19

—

Did not provide

79.8% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forest Grove Children Ever Born

No children

17.6%

2 children

52.9%

3 children

29.4%

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

Forest Grove When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

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

Forest Grove Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.0%

5–14 hours

40.0%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

12.0%

Did not do domestic work

13.0%

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

Forest Grove Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

44.4%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

11.1%

5 persons

19.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forest Grove Where Residents Moved From

Same address

108

Moved from NSW

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

Forest Grove Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forest Grove Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Theft

Sexual Offences

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2024

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

Forest Grove Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $3,166/wk

Median Rent $288/wk

Rent-to-Income 9.1%

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

If you earn X in Forest Grove

Your weekly income

≈ $13,719/month

Median rent $288/wk

Left after rent $2,878/wk

Rent share 9.1%

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Forest Grove vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Grove

What is the population of Forest Grove NSW?

The population of Forest Grove NSW is 115 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.6 people per km².Forest Grove is ranked #8,553 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Forest Grove?

The median personal income in Forest Grove NSW is $1,017 per week, or $52,884 per year.The median household income is $3,166 per week.Family income is $3,250 per week.Forest Grove is ranked #1,122 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Forest Grove?

Median rent in Forest Grove NSW is $288 per week ($1,248 per month).Rent represents 9.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Forest Grove ranks #5,274 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Forest Grove?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Grove NSW is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forest Grove?

The median age in Forest Grove NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forest Grove a good suburb to live in?

Forest Grove is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 115.The median income is $1,017/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (9.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11546. All dollar figures in AUD.