Suburbs Glen Forbes

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Glen Forbes VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Glen Forbes, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Glen Forbes VIC is 118 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Glen Forbes is $621 per week ($32,292 per year). Median rent in Glen Forbes is $308 per week ($1,335 per month). Glen Forbes has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. Glen Forbes has a population density of 4.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Glen Forbes is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glen Forbes is $2,134.

There were 8 recorded offences in Glen Forbes in 2025-25, a rate of 68 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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📍 Glen Forbes, Victoria — 38.4489°S, 145.5252°E

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Glen Forbes Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Glen Forbes Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$621/wk
$32,292 per year
#6763 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$308/wk
$1,335 per month
#4454 of 14,663
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Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$2,134/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Glen Forbes Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.0% (55) Female 53.0% (62)

Population Density

4.6
people per km²
118 people · 25.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,687
Family income/wk

Glen Forbes Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
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)

Glen Forbes Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
57.9% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
42.1% 16 dwellings

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

Glen Forbes Country of Birth

Australia
91.5%
England
8.5%

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

Glen Forbes Religion

No Religion
56.9%
Catholic
20.7%
Not stated
9.5%
Anglican
5.2%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.6%
Christian (other)
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Glen Forbes Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
18.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
13.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.7%

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

Glen Forbes Employment

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Employed full-time
43.5% 37 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.4% 19 people
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Not in labour force
34.1% 29 people

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

Glen Forbes Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.1%
Bachelor Degree
29.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
26.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.8%

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

Glen Forbes Occupation

Managers
22.0%
Professionals
17.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.1%
Community & Personal Service
17.1%
Sales Workers
9.8%
Labourers
9.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.3%

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

Glen Forbes Field of Study

Engineering
33.3%
Management & Commerce
20.8%
Agriculture & Environment
16.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
16.7%
Architecture & Building
12.5%

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

Glen Forbes Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Glen Forbes Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
21.6%
$800-$999/wk
13.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
21.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
21.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
10.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Glen Forbes Marital Status

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Married
58.3% 60
↔️
Separated
2.9% 3
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Divorced
11.7% 12
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Never married
27.2% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Glen Forbes Ancestry

English
36.4%
Australian
29.1%
Irish
12.1%
Scottish
12.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.7%
Dutch
1.8%
German
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Glen Forbes School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
61.5%
Primary — Government
38.5%

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

Glen Forbes Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
6.0% 13
✅
No need for assistance
94.0% 204

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

Glen Forbes Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.1% 19
—
Not a volunteer
81.9% 86

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Glen Forbes Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,800-$2,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Glen Forbes How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.6%
Truck
16.2%
Did not go to work
16.2%

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

Glen Forbes Car Ownership

1 vehicle
12.5%
2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
30.0%
4+ vehicles
20.0%

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

Glen Forbes Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
15.4%
3 bedrooms
43.6%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
7.7%

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

Glen Forbes Population Mobility

12.6%
moved in the last year
37.4%
moved in the last 5 years
4.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Glen Forbes Indigenous Population

3.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
8
Indigenous residents
202
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Glen Forbes Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
23
Heart disease
10
Arthritis
7
Lung condition
5
Diabetes
4
Stroke
3

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

Glen Forbes Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
18.1%
$300-$399/wk
18.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
9.7%
$800-$999/wk
6.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
9.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Glen Forbes Family Structure

Couple — no children
51.9%
Couple — no children under 15
23.1%
Couple — children under 15
17.3%
One parent — children under 15
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Glen Forbes Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.2% 17
—
Did not provide
82.8% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Glen Forbes Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
1 child
10.0%
2 children
60.0%

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

Glen Forbes When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
4
1961–1970
7
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
3

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

Glen Forbes Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.9%
5–14 hours
34.7%
15–29 hours
16.8%
30+ hours
17.9%
Did not do domestic work
12.6%

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

Glen Forbes Household Size

1 person
14.6%
2 persons
48.8%
3 persons
19.5%
4 persons
9.8%
5 persons
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Glen Forbes Where Residents Moved From

Same address
97
Moved from VIC
14

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

Glen Forbes Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
76.9%
Step family — no other children
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Glen Forbes Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Theft
4
Break & Enter
3
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Glen Forbes Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
—
avg ICSEA score
0
total students
Spensley Street Primary School-Glen Forbes Camp Government
Primary

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

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Glen Forbes Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $308/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.7%

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

If you earn X in Glen Forbes

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $308/wk
Left after rent $1,254/wk
Rent share 19.7%

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Glen Forbes vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Balintore
Pop: 59 Income: $664/wk Rent: $300/wk
Bellellen
Pop: 59 Income: $671/wk
Borung
Pop: 59 Income: $450/wk Rent: $300/wk
Caveat
Pop: 59 Income: $725/wk Rent: $50/wk
Dockers Plains
Pop: 59 Income: $593/wk Rent: $195/wk
Glen Creek
Pop: 59 Income: $687/wk Rent: $210/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Glen Forbes

What is the population of Glen Forbes VIC?

The population of Glen Forbes VIC is 118 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 4.6 people per km².Glen Forbes is ranked #8,473 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Glen Forbes?

The median personal income in Glen Forbes VIC is $621 per week, or $32,292 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $1,687 per week.Glen Forbes is ranked #6,763 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Glen Forbes?

Median rent in Glen Forbes VIC is $308 per week ($1,335 per month).Rent represents 19.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Glen Forbes ranks #4,454 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Glen Forbes?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Glen Forbes VIC is $2,134. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Glen Forbes?

The median age in Glen Forbes VIC is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Glen Forbes a good suburb to live in?

Glen Forbes is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 118.The median income is $621/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.7% 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: 21008. All dollar figures in AUD.