Forster NSW 2428 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Forster is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2428). The median sale price is $805k (+131% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $550/week, a gross rental yield of about 3.6%. It has a population of about 14,187 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $575,000 |
| 2022 | $700,000 |
| 2023 | $720,000 |
| 2024 | $700,000 |
| 2025 | $720,000 |
| 2026 | $805,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $460 |
| 3-bedroom | $600 |
| 4+ bed | $670 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (55% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 14,187
- Median age: 57
- Median weekly household income: $1,009
- Average household size: 2.1
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 920 · 18th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 910 · 18th 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 Forster
- Forster Public School · Primary School
- Great Lakes College Forster Campus · Secondary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Manning Mall, Manning St (train), about 35.1 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Forster?
The median sale price in Forster NSW 2428 is $805,000, up 131% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Forster?
The median weekly rent in Forster (postcode 2428) is $550 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Forster?
The estimated gross rental yield in Forster is about 3.6%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Forster?
Schools located in Forster include Forster Public School, Great Lakes College Forster Campus.
Nearby suburbs
- Green Point 2251
- Tuncurry 2428
- Nabiac 2312
- Darawank 2428
- Elizabeth Beach 2428
- Coomba Park 2428
- Charlotte Bay 2428
- Boomerang Beach 2428
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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.