Forestville NSW 2087 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Forestville is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2087). The median sale price is $2.49M (+207% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $1000/week, a gross rental yield of about 2.1%. It has a population of about 8,659 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,200,000 |
| 2022 | $2,035,000 |
| 2023 | $2,100,000 |
| 2024 | $2,260,000 |
| 2025 | $2,417,500 |
| 2026 | $2,492,500 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (83% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 8,659
- Median age: 43
- Median weekly household income: $2,507
- Average household size: 2.9
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 1124 · 98th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 1118 · 96th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Forestville
- Forestville Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Roseville Station (train), about 4 km from the suburb centre.
Land value
Median land value: $1,420,000 (2025 base year). This is land value, not market sale price. Source: NSW Valuer General (CC BY).
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Forestville?
The median sale price in Forestville NSW 2087 is $2,492,500, up 207% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Forestville?
The median weekly rent in Forestville (postcode 2087) is $1,000 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Forestville?
The estimated gross rental yield in Forestville is about 2.1%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Forestville?
Schools located in Forestville include Forestville Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- East Killara 2071
- East Lindfield 2070
- Frenchs Forest 2086
- Killarney Heights 2087
- Roseville Chase 2069
- Allambie Heights 2100
- Davidson 2085
- Castle Cove 2069
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.