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FORBES Property & Rent
Forbes median house price is $420K, 76% below Sydney median.
FORBES Safety Index
Crime rate of 13,853 per 100k residents, 109% above the NSW average. Safety awareness recommended.
FORBES Community Profile
Total population of 8,157, 0.5% Chinese residents, near NSW average.
Population Overview
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FORBES Nearby Schools
2 HSC schools in Forbes.
Local Schools2 schools
FORBES Overview
Forbes is located in Regional NSW. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 8,157 with a density of 9 people/km².
Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $420,000, below Sydney average.
Education: According to NESA 2025 HSC results, government school Forbes High School has 2 Distinguished Achievers; independent school Red Bend Catholic College has 21.
Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 13853 per 100,000, 2.09x the NSW average, higher crime rate, caution advised.
Demographics: Australian comprises 44.93%, the largest ethnic group, followed by English (39.56%) and Aboriginal Australian (13.28%).
Transport: No train station coverage.
FORBES FAQ
According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Forbes has a house median of $420,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are significantly below Sydney median, suitable for first home buyers.