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Forster NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forster, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Forster NSW is 14,187 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forster is $581 per week ($30,212 per year). Median rent in Forster is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Forster has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Forster has a population density of 436.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Forster is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forster is $1,733.
There were 376 recorded offences in Forster in 2025-26, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (127 offences).
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Forster Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forster Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forster Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Forster Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Forster Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Forster Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Forster Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Forster Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Forster Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Forster Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Forster Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Forster Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Forster Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Forster Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Forster School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Forster Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Forster Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Forster Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Forster How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Forster Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Forster Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Forster Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Forster Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Forster Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Forster Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Forster Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Forster Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Forster Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Forster Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Forster When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Forster Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Forster Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Forster Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Forster Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Forster Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 376 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Forster Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forster
What is the population of Forster NSW?
The population of Forster NSW is 14,187 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 436.0 people per km².Forster is ranked #317 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Forster?
The median personal income in Forster NSW is $581 per week, or $30,212 per year.The median household income is $1,009 per week.Family income is $1,353 per week.Forster is ranked #7,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Forster?
Median rent in Forster NSW is $340 per week ($1,473 per month).Rent represents 33.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Forster ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Forster?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forster NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Forster?
The median age in Forster NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Forster a good suburb to live in?
Forster is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 14,187.The median income is $581/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (33.7% 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: 11553. All dollar figures in AUD.