Little Forest NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Little Forest NSW is 185 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Little Forest is $619 per week ($32,188 per year). Median rent in Little Forest is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Little Forest has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Little Forest has a population density of 7.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Little Forest is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little Forest is $1,434.

There were 2 recorded offences in Little Forest in 2025-26, a rate of 11 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Little Forest Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Little Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$619/wk
$32,188 per year
#6790 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
#3104 of 14,663
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,434/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Little Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (98) Female 47.9% (90)

Population Density

7.5
people per km²
185 people · 24.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,375
Family income/wk

Little Forest 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)

Little Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.7% 41 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
29.3% 17 dwellings

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

Little Forest Country of Birth

Australia
96.1%
England
3.9%

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

Little Forest Religion

No Religion
42.1%
Anglican
18.0%
Catholic
15.8%
Christian (other)
8.2%
Not stated
5.5%
Uniting Church
5.5%
Lattr day Snts
2.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Little Forest Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
54.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.9%

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

Little Forest Languages Spoken at Home

Italian
100.0%

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

Little Forest Employment

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Employed full-time
23.6% 35 people
Employed part-time
16.2% 24 people
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Not in labour force
60.1% 89 people

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

Little Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
37.9%
Bachelor Degree
28.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.8%
Postgraduate Degree
9.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
8.4%

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

Little Forest Occupation

Professionals
37.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.6%
Labourers
11.8%
Managers
9.8%
Clerical & Administrative
9.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.8%
Community & Personal Service
5.9%

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

Little Forest Field of Study

Architecture & Building
19.1%
Engineering
19.1%
Health
14.9%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
12.8%
Education
12.8%
Society & Culture
8.5%
Management & Commerce
6.4%
Agriculture & Environment
6.4%

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

Little Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Little Forest Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
6.8%
$650-$799/wk
15.9%
$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
6.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.1%
$4,000+/wk
15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Little Forest Marital Status

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Married
66.1% 111
↔️
Separated
4.8% 8
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Divorced
10.7% 18
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Widowed
3.6% 6
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Never married
14.9% 25

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Little Forest Ancestry

Australian
33.9%
English
33.9%
Scottish
11.6%
Irish
8.9%
German
4.0%
Other
3.1%
Dutch
2.2%
Italian
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Little Forest School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
39.3%
Secondary — Government
39.3%
Pre-school
10.7%
Vocational Education
10.7%

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

Little Forest Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.0% 14
No need for assistance
96.0% 334

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

Little Forest Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.8% 44
Not a volunteer
71.2% 109

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Little Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Little Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.8%
Did not go to work
13.2%

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

Little Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle
21.7%
2 vehicles
44.9%
3 vehicles
21.7%
4+ vehicles
11.6%

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

Little Forest Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
4.8%
3 bedrooms
33.3%
4 bedrooms
44.4%
5 bedrooms
11.1%
6+ bedrooms
6.3%

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

Little Forest Population Mobility

10.1%
moved in the last year
30.5%
moved in the last 5 years
42.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Little Forest Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
354
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Little Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
16
Heart disease
11
Asthma
8
Mental health
8
Diabetes
5
Cancer
4
Lung condition
3

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

Little Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
6.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.6%
$300-$399/wk
8.2%
$400-$499/wk
7.4%
$500-$649/wk
8.2%
$650-$799/wk
5.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
2.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Little Forest Family Structure

Couple — no children
52.2%
Couple — children under 15
28.7%
Couple — no children under 15
17.2%
One parent — no children under 15
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Little Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
12.8% 19
Did not provide
87.2% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Little Forest Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
2 children
52.5%
3 children
17.5%

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

Little Forest When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
9
1971–1980
9
2001–2010
7

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

Little Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.2%
5–14 hours
34.2%
15–29 hours
23.7%
30+ hours
17.1%
Did not do domestic work
13.8%

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

Little Forest Household Size

1 person
14.9%
2 persons
48.6%
3 persons
5.4%
4 persons
16.2%
5 persons
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Little Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address
152
Moved from NSW
13

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

Little Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
70.0%
Step family — no other children
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Little Forest Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person
1
Other Against Property
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Little Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,218/wk
Median Rent $350/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.7%

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

If you earn X in Little Forest

≈ $5,278/month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $868/wk
Rent share 28.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Little Forest vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Forest

What is the population of Little Forest NSW?

The population of Little Forest NSW is 185 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.5 people per km².Little Forest is ranked #7,175 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Little Forest?

The median personal income in Little Forest NSW is $619 per week, or $32,188 per year.The median household income is $1,218 per week.Family income is $1,375 per week.Little Forest is ranked #6,790 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Little Forest?

Median rent in Little Forest NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 28.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Little Forest ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Little Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Little Forest NSW is $1,434. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Little Forest?

The median age in Little Forest NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Little Forest a good suburb to live in?

Little Forest is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 185.The median income is $619/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.7% 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: 12360. All dollar figures in AUD.