Forster SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forster, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Forster SA is 14 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forster is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Forster is $115 per week ($498 per month). Forster has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Forster has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents).

There were 1 recorded offences in Forster in 2022-23, a rate of 71 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Forster Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Forster Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$115/wk
$498 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: —

Forster Demographics

Gender Split

Male 41.2% (7) Female 58.8% (10)

Population Density

1.2
people per km²
14 people · 11.2 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$900
Family income/wk

Forster Age Distribution

45-49
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Forster Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 4 dwellings

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

Forster Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Forster Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Not stated
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forster Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 8 people

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

Forster Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forster Marital Status

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Married
100.0% 8

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forster Ancestry

English
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forster Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 3

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

Forster Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forster Car Ownership

1 vehicle
100.0%

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

Forster Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
50.0%
3 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Forster Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
10.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forster Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
13
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forster Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forster Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
37.5% 3
Did not provide
62.5% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forster Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Forster Unpaid Domestic Work

15–29 hours
100.0%

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

Forster Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2022-23 — 1 total

Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Forster Rent Prices & Affordability

15%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $749/wk
Median Rent $115/wk
Rent-to-Income 15.4%

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

If you earn X in Forster

≈ $3,246/month
Median rent $115/wk
Left after rent $634/wk
Rent share 15.4%

Forster vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forster

What is the population of Forster SA?

The population of Forster SA is 14 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.2 people per km².

What is the median income in Forster?

The median personal income in Forster SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $749 per week.Family income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Forster?

Median rent in Forster SA is $115 per week ($498 per month).Rent represents 15.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Forster?

The median age in Forster SA is 59 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 South Australia with a population of 14.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.4% 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: 40455. All dollar figures in AUD.