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Good Forest NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Good Forest, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Good Forest NSW is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Good Forest is $849 per week ($44,148 per year). Median rent in Good Forest is $360 per week ($1,560 per month). Good Forest has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Good Forest has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Good Forest is $1,667.

There were 1 recorded offences in Good Forest in 2024-25, a rate of 26 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Good Forest Population

residents (Census 2021)

Good Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$849/wk

$44,148 per year

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Median Rent

$360/wk

$1,560 per month

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Median Age

53years

15 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,667/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Good Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.5% (24) Female 45.5% (20)

Population Density

1.7

people per km²

38 people · 22.1 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,166

Family income/wk

Good Forest Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

35-39

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Good Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 8 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 6 dwellings

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

Good Forest Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Good Forest Religion

No Religion

37.8%

Anglican

17.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

17.8%

Not stated

11.1%

Catholic

8.9%

Uniting Church

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Good Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

35.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

27.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

16.2%

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

Good Forest Employment

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Employed full-time

24.1% 7 people

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Employed part-time

31.0% 9 people

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Not in labour force

44.8% 13 people

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

Good Forest Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

54.5%

Certificate III/IV

45.5%

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

Good Forest Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

33.3%

Managers

27.8%

Professionals

22.2%

Sales Workers

16.7%

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

Good Forest Field of Study

Engineering

40.0%

Management & Commerce

33.3%

Health

26.7%

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

Good Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Good Forest Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

42.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Good Forest Marital Status

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Married

51.4% 19

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Divorced

21.6% 8

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Never married

27.0% 10

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Good Forest Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

31.0%

Scottish

19.0%

Hungarian

5.2%

Welsh

5.2%

Other

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Good Forest School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Good Forest Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 73

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

Good Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer

29.4% 10

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Not a volunteer

70.6% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Good Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

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

Good Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.1%

2 vehicles

38.5%

4+ vehicles

38.5%

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

Good Forest Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

37.5%

4 bedrooms

62.5%

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

Good Forest Population Mobility

0.0%

moved in the last year

29.3%

moved in the last 5 years

54.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Good Forest Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Good Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Cancer

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Good Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

17.4%

$400-$499/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

26.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

17.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Good Forest Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

65.2%

Couple — no children

34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Good Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.3% 3

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Did not provide

89.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Good Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

9.4%

5–14 hours

34.4%

15–29 hours

12.5%

30+ hours

31.3%

Did not do domestic work

12.5%

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

Good Forest Household Size

1 person

25.0%

2 persons

43.8%

5 persons

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Good Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Good Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2020

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Good Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,062/wk

Median Rent $360/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.5%

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

If you earn X in Good Forest

Your weekly income

≈ $8,935/month

Median rent $360/wk

Left after rent $1,702/wk

Rent share 17.5%

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Good Forest vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Backwater

Pop: 19 Income: $665/wk

Banoon

Pop: 19 Income: $849/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bara

Pop: 19 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $280/wk

Boat Harbour (Lismore - NSW)

Pop: 19 Income: $1,312/wk Rent: $590/wk

Boonoo Boonoo

Pop: 19 Income: $391/wk

Briarbrook

Pop: 19 Income: $762/wk Rent: $160/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Forest

What is the population of Good Forest NSW?

The population of Good Forest NSW is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.7 people per km².

What is the median income in Good Forest?

The median personal income in Good Forest NSW is $849 per week, or $44,148 per year.The median household income is $2,062 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

How much is rent in Good Forest?

Median rent in Good Forest NSW is $360 per week ($1,560 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Good Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Good Forest NSW is $1,667. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Good Forest?

The median age in Good Forest NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Good Forest a good suburb to live in?

Good Forest is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 38.The median income is $849/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% 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: 11704. All dollar figures in AUD.