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Forsayth QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forsayth, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Forsayth QLD is 107 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forsayth is $478 per week ($24,856 per year). Median rent in Forsayth is $88 per week ($381 per month). Forsayth has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Forsayth has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forsayth is $3,325.

There were 15 recorded offences in Forsayth in 2025-26, a rate of 140 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Forsayth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Forsayth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$478/wk

$24,856 per year

#8448 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$88/wk

$381 per month

#8713 of 14,663

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$3,325/mo

Avg household size: —

Forsayth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.0% (60) Female 45.0% (49)

Population Density

0.0

people per km²

107 people · 3695.8 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,125

Family income/wk

Forsayth Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Forsayth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 27 dwellings

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

Forsayth Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Forsayth Religion

No Religion

34.7%

Catholic

23.8%

Anglican

20.8%

Not stated

9.9%

Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst

7.9%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forsayth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

49.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

28.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.4%

Year 11 or equivalent

5.5%

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

Forsayth Employment

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Employed full-time

42.6% 29 people

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Unemployed

7.4% 5 people

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Not in labour force

50.0% 34 people

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

Forsayth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.9%

Bachelor Degree

23.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.3%

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

Forsayth Occupation

Managers

30.0%

Labourers

30.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Professionals

15.0%

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

Forsayth Field of Study

Education

32.4%

Engineering

20.6%

Health

14.7%

Agriculture & Environment

11.8%

Management & Commerce

11.8%

Society & Culture

8.8%

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

Forsayth Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forsayth Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

19.5%

$300-$399/wk

12.2%

$400-$499/wk

17.1%

$500-$649/wk

19.5%

$800-$999/wk

12.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forsayth Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 49

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Separated

6.1% 6

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Divorced

11.2% 11

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Widowed

6.1% 6

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Never married

26.5% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forsayth Ancestry

Australian

34.1%

English

32.6%

Irish

14.4%

Scottish

7.6%

German

6.1%

Italian

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forsayth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

100.0%

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

Forsayth Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

2.2% 4

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No need for assistance

97.8% 180

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

Forsayth Volunteering

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Volunteer

34.9% 29

—

Not a volunteer

65.1% 54

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forsayth How People Get to Work

Walked only

40.7%

Car (driver)

37.0%

Did not go to work

22.2%

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

Forsayth Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.1%

1 vehicle

59.5%

2 vehicles

26.2%

4+ vehicles

7.1%

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

Forsayth Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

41.7%

2 bedrooms

13.9%

3 bedrooms

19.4%

4 bedrooms

11.1%

5 bedrooms

13.9%

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

Forsayth Population Mobility

20.0%

moved in the last year

40.2%

moved in the last 5 years

8.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forsayth Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

186

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forsayth Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Arthritis

Mental health

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

Forsayth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

25.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

14.9%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

12.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forsayth Family Structure

Couple — no children

59.5%

Couple — children under 15

40.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forsayth Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

5.3% 4

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Did not provide

94.7% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forsayth Children Ever Born

No children

34.8%

3 children

26.1%

4 children

26.1%

5+ children

13.0%

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

Forsayth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.8%

5–14 hours

24.7%

15–29 hours

11.1%

30+ hours

9.9%

Did not do domestic work

34.6%

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

Forsayth Household Size

1 person

52.9%

2 persons

38.2%

3 persons

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forsayth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

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

Forsayth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forsayth Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 15 total

Theft

Drug Offences

Sexual Offences

Fraud

Assault

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Forsayth Rent Prices & Affordability

15%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $593/wk

Median Rent $88/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.8%

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

If you earn X in Forsayth

Your weekly income

≈ $2,570/month

Median rent $88/wk

Left after rent $505/wk

Rent share 14.8%

Forsayth vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Emu Vale

Pop: 161 Income: $527/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mount Marlow

Pop: 161 Income: $749/wk Rent: $375/wk

Swan Creek (Qld)

Pop: 161 Income: $691/wk Rent: $240/wk

Blackbutt South

Pop: 160 Income: $447/wk Rent: $220/wk

Cloyna

Pop: 160 Income: $517/wk Rent: $160/wk

Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld)

Pop: 160 Income: $875/wk Rent: $300/wk

Compare Forsayth

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forsayth

What is the population of Forsayth QLD?

The population of Forsayth QLD is 107 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².Forsayth is ranked #8,750 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Forsayth?

The median personal income in Forsayth QLD is $478 per week, or $24,856 per year.The median household income is $593 per week.Family income is $1,125 per week.Forsayth is ranked #8,448 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Forsayth?

Median rent in Forsayth QLD is $88 per week ($381 per month).Rent represents 14.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Forsayth ranks #8,713 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Forsayth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forsayth QLD is $3,325. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forsayth?

The median age in Forsayth QLD is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forsayth a good suburb to live in?

Forsayth is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 107.The median income is $478/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.8% 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: 31073. All dollar figures in AUD.