Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Forth TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forth, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Forth TAS is 738 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forth is $758 per week ($39,416 per year). Median rent in Forth is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Forth has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Forth has a population density of 21.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Forth is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Urdu. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forth is $1,348.

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Forth Population

residents (Census 2021)

Forth Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$758/wk

$39,416 per year

#4358 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

#5884 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,348/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Forth Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (378) Female 48.7% (359)

Population Density

21.4

people per km²

738 people · 34.5 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,910

Family income/wk

Forth Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Forth Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

53.4% 125 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

46.6% 109 dwellings

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

Forth Country of Birth

Australia

92.0%

England

6.6%

India

1.3%

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

Forth Religion

No Religion

51.6%

Anglican

13.7%

Catholic

10.8%

Not stated

7.8%

Uniting Church

6.3%

Christian (other)

4.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.1%

Baptist

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forth Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

32.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.9%

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

Forth Languages Spoken at Home

Urdu

45.5%

Mandarin

27.3%

Other

27.3%

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

Forth Employment

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Employed full-time

33.5% 187 people

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Employed part-time

27.4% 153 people

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Unemployed

2.7% 15 people

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Not in labour force

36.5% 204 people

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

Forth Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.7%

Bachelor Degree

31.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.2%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

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

Forth Occupation

Professionals

31.7%

Managers

16.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.5%

Community & Personal Service

10.3%

Labourers

7.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.7%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Clerical & Administrative

6.0%

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

Forth Field of Study

Management & Commerce

18.4%

Engineering

17.2%

Society & Culture

14.2%

Education

13.0%

Health

12.1%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Architecture & Building

3.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.9%

Creative Arts

2.5%

Information Technology

1.3%

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

Forth Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forth Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.0%

$300-$399/wk

2.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

1.6%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.6%

$4,000+/wk

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forth Marital Status

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Married

54.2% 336

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Separated

2.9% 18

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Divorced

10.6% 66

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Widowed

2.7% 17

👤

Never married

29.5% 183

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forth Ancestry

English

38.0%

Australian

30.6%

Scottish

9.0%

Irish

8.2%

Other

3.4%

German

3.0%

Dutch

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.5%

French

0.8%

Chinese

0.6%

New Zealander

0.6%

Italian

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forth School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.9%

Secondary — Government

15.2%

Secondary — Catholic

11.4%

Vocational Education

10.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

6.7%

Primary — Catholic

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.8%

Pre-school

2.9%

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

Forth Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.8% 54

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No need for assistance

96.2% 1,349

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

Forth Volunteering

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Volunteer

21.3% 124

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Not a volunteer

78.7% 459

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forth Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.5%

$450-$599/mo

3.7%

$600-$799/mo

8.3%

$800-$999/mo

12.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

25.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

15.7%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.7%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forth How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.9%

Did not go to work

11.8%

Other

7.4%

Car (passenger)

3.4%

Walked only

1.5%

Truck

0.9%

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

Forth Car Ownership

1 vehicle

19.9%

2 vehicles

43.0%

3 vehicles

21.3%

4+ vehicles

15.9%

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

Forth Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.1%

3 bedrooms

52.5%

4 bedrooms

27.1%

5 bedrooms

5.0%

6+ bedrooms

3.2%

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

Forth Population Mobility

15.4%

moved in the last year

33.2%

moved in the last 5 years

3.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forth Indigenous Population

3.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,331

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forth Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Forth Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

4.1%

$300-$399/wk

5.3%

$400-$499/wk

8.1%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.2%

$3,500+/wk

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forth Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.6%

Couple — children under 15

37.0%

Couple — no children under 15

17.2%

One parent — children under 15

3.7%

One parent — no children under 15

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forth Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 27

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Never served

95.3% 552

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Forth Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

13.7% 80

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Did not provide

86.3% 504

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forth Children Ever Born

No children

28.7%

1 child

14.3%

2 children

29.0%

3 children

15.8%

4 children

11.1%

5+ children

1.1%

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

Forth When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Forth Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.3%

5–14 hours

30.4%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

14.0%

Did not do domestic work

20.5%

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

Forth Household Size

1 person

21.5%

2 persons

45.1%

3 persons

14.2%

4 persons

12.0%

5 persons

4.4%

6+ persons

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forth Where Residents Moved From

Same address

571

Moved from TAS

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

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

Forth Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.9%

Step family — no other children

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forth Schools

schools nearby

government

1025

avg ICSEA score

213

total students

Forth Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 213 students

1025

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Forth Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,592/wk

Median Rent $260/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.3%

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

If you earn X in Forth

Your weekly income

≈ $6,899/month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $1,332/wk

Rent share 16.3%

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Forth vs State & National Average

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Pop: 369 Income: $579/wk Rent: $335/wk

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Pop: 372 Income: $467/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 377 Income: $780/wk Rent: $250/wk

Mooreville

Pop: 378 Income: $819/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 383 Income: $735/wk Rent: $418/wk

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Pop: 391 Income: $910/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forth

What is the population of Forth TAS?

The population of Forth TAS is 738 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.4 people per km².Forth is ranked #4,414 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Forth?

The median personal income in Forth TAS is $758 per week, or $39,416 per year.The median household income is $1,592 per week.Family income is $1,910 per week.Forth is ranked #4,358 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Forth?

Median rent in Forth TAS is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Forth ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Forth?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forth TAS is $1,348. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forth?

The median age in Forth TAS is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forth a good suburb to live in?

Forth is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 738.The median income is $758/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 60211. All dollar figures in AUD.