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Forster, NSW 2428
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$900,000
market range $850K-$1.0M
Median Unit
$650,000
market range $575K-$850K
Gross Yield (houses)
3.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+3.0%
market range +0.0% to +7.5%
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Forster market and investor summary
In Forster, NSW 2428, the median house sells for around $900K, on a gross rental yield of 3.9% for houses. House prices have moved +3.0% over the past year and +10.3% over three years. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.9% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Forster: people, income and schools
Forster is home to around 14,187 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 57, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 62% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $52,000 a year (about $1,010 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 17.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 39% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 8 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 75 for walkability and 4 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 14,187
- +2% over 5yr
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $52,000/yr
- Households renting
- 26%
- Family households
- 62%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 8
- avg ICSEA 964
- Unemployment
- 4.9%
- Walk score
- 75/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Forster
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Search Forster listings →Frequently asked questions about Forster
What should I check before investing in Forster?
Forster has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Tight rental market (1.1% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Walkability score of 75 broadens the tenant pool beyond car-dependent renters. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Forster?
The median property price in Forster, NSW 2428 is $900K for houses and $650K for units.
What rental yield does Forster show?
The gross rental yield in Forster is 3.9% for houses and 3.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Forster?
House prices in Forster are up 3.0% over the past year and up 10.3% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Forster?
The current vacancy rate in Forster is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Forster?
Forster has a population of approximately 14,187 residents, with a median age of 57.
What schools are near Forster?
There are 8 schools within roughly 5km of Forster. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Forster affordable to buy in?
A median house in Forster costs about 17.2 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Forster's population growing?
The population of Forster has grown modestly, about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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