Suburbs Kings Forest

New South Wales · Suburb Profile

Kings Forest NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Kings Forest NSW is 40 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kings Forest is $762 per week ($39,624 per year). Median rent in Kings Forest is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Kings Forest has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Kings Forest has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Samoan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kings Forest is $1,625.

There were 3 recorded offences in Kings Forest in 2025-26, a rate of 75 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).

Kings Forest Map

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📍 Kings Forest, New South Wales — 28.3018°S, 153.5431°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (1)

Kings Forest Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Kings Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$762/wk
$39,624 per year
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Median Rent
$375/wk
$1,625 per month
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,625/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 1 per bedroom

Kings Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (20) Female 50.0% (20)

Population Density

3.8
people per km²
40 people · 10.6 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$1,874
Family income/wk

Kings Forest Age Distribution

0-4
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Kings Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
55.6% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
44.4% 4 dwellings

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

Kings Forest Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Kings Forest Religion

No Religion
56.1%
Anglican
22.0%
Catholic
12.2%
Not stated
9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kings Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
17.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.3%

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

Kings Forest Languages Spoken at Home

Samoan
100.0%

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

Kings Forest Employment

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Employed full-time
37.1% 13 people
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Employed part-time
45.7% 16 people
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Not in labour force
17.1% 6 people

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

Kings Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
72.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
27.3%

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

Kings Forest Occupation

Community & Personal Service
55.6%
Technicians & Trade Workers
44.4%

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

Kings Forest Field of Study

Architecture & Building
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

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

Kings Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kings Forest Weekly Household Income

$2,000-$2,499/wk
50.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kings Forest Marital Status

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Married
23.3% 7
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Divorced
26.7% 8
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Never married
50.0% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kings Forest Ancestry

Australian
30.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
22.2%
English
14.3%
Scottish
14.3%
Irish
9.5%
Samoan
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kings Forest School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
100.0%

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

Kings Forest Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 65

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

Kings Forest Volunteering

—
Not a volunteer
100.0% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kings Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kings Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Kings Forest Car Ownership

2 vehicles
37.5%
3 vehicles
62.5%

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

Kings Forest Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
25.0%
2 bedrooms
25.0%
3 bedrooms
50.0%

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

Kings Forest Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
22.9%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kings Forest Indigenous Population

36.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
20
Indigenous residents
35
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kings Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
9
Diabetes
3

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

Kings Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
16.1%
$650-$799/wk
29.0%
$800-$999/wk
22.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
32.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kings Forest Family Structure

Couple — no children
35.7%
Couple — children under 15
32.1%
Couple — no children under 15
17.9%
One parent — no children under 15
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kings Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
10.3% 3
—
Did not provide
89.7% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kings Forest Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
2 children
42.9%

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

Kings Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
23.1%
5–14 hours
33.3%
15–29 hours
7.7%
30+ hours
20.5%
Did not do domestic work
15.4%

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

Kings Forest Household Size

1 person
30.0%
2 persons
30.0%
3 persons
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kings Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kings Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Theft
3

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Kings Forest Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1058
avg ICSEA score
56
total students
Duranbah Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 56 students
1058
ICSEA

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

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Kings Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

27%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $375/wk
Rent-to-Income 27.3%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Kings Forest

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $375/wk
Left after rent $1,000/wk
Rent share 27.3%

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Kings Forest vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Back Creek (Gwydir - NSW)
Pop: 20 Income: $449/wk
Back Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW)
Pop: 20 Income: $941/wk
Bald Nob
Pop: 20 Income: $680/wk Rent: $205/wk
Baryulgil
Pop: 20 Income: $350/wk
Beloka
Pop: 20 Income: $1,149/wk
Boorook
Pop: 20 Income: $433/wk Rent: $23/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kings Forest

What is the population of Kings Forest NSW?

The population of Kings Forest NSW is 40 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Kings Forest?

The median personal income in Kings Forest NSW is $762 per week, or $39,624 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Kings Forest?

Median rent in Kings Forest NSW is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 27.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Kings Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kings Forest NSW is $1,625. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kings Forest?

The median age in Kings Forest NSW is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kings Forest a good suburb to live in?

Kings Forest is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 40.The median income is $762/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.3% 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: 12156. All dollar figures in AUD.